2005 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 6,255 cc (18 cylinders), 2005 Bugatti EB 218 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 (545 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1998 Porsche 911. (444 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 1998 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1998 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Porsche 911 (665 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Bugatti EB 218. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Bugatti EB 218.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bugatti EB 218 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Porsche |
| Model | EB 218 | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | boxer |
| Horse Power | 545 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 665 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2280 mm |
