2002 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bugatti EB 218. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bugatti EB 218 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2002 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (567 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2002 Bugatti EB 218. (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2002 Bugatti EB 218. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Bugatti EB 218. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Bentley Continental (700 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Bugatti EB 218. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Bugatti EB 218.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bugatti EB 218 | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | Bugatti | Bentley |
| Model | EB 218 | Continental |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 567 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 318 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 2320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 2227 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1404 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2746 mm |
