2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2003 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, both 2003 Aston Martin DB9 and 2003 Bugatti EB 218 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2003 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 462 kg more than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 2003 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Bugatti |
| Model | DB9 | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 100 L |
