2005 Bugatti EB 218 vs. 2005 BMW 316
To start off, both 2005 Bugatti EB 218 and 2005 BMW 316 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 432 more horse power than 2005 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 795 kg more than 2005 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bugatti EB 218 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 BMW 316. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Bugatti EB 218 (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 316. (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Bugatti EB 218 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bugatti EB 218 | 2005 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Bugatti | BMW |
| Model | EB 218 | 316 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 545 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2170 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3340 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |
