2004 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2004 Renault Vel Satis
To start off, both 2004 Bugatti EB 218 and 2004 Renault Vel Satis were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,254 cc (18 cylinders), 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 (544 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 406 more horse power than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Vel Satis. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2004 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Vel Satis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bugatti EB 218 | 2004 Renault Vel Satis | |
| Make | Bugatti | Renault |
| Model | EB 218 | Vel Satis |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6254 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 544 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 194 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 80 L |
