2009 Bugatti Veyron vs. 2003 Bugatti EB 218
To start off, 2009 Bugatti Veyron is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bugatti EB 218. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bugatti EB 218 would be higher. At 7,993 cc (16 cylinders), 2009 Bugatti Veyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (987 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 443 more horse power than 2003 Bugatti EB 218. (544 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bugatti Veyron should accelerate faster than 2003 Bugatti EB 218. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bugatti EB 218 weights approximately 285 kg more than 2009 Bugatti Veyron.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Bugatti Veyron (1,250 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Bugatti EB 218. (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Bugatti Veyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Bugatti EB 218.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bugatti Veyron | 2003 Bugatti EB 218 | |
| Make | Bugatti | Bugatti |
| Model | Veyron | EB 218 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7993 cc | 6255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 16 cylinders | 18 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | W |
| Horse Power | 987 HP | 544 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 1250 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 408 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1887 kg | 2172 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3340 mm |
