2003 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2003 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2003 Bugatti EB 218 and 2003 Volkswagen Golf 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 441 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 892 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. 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 Volkswagen Golf. 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Golf. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2003 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Golf.
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2003 Bugatti EB 218 | 2003 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Bugatti | Volkswagen |
Model | EB 218 | Golf |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | W | in-line |
Horse Power | 544 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 650 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2172 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 55 L |