1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 108 kg more than 2002 TVR Griffith.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Bristol | TVR |
| Model | 400 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |
