1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1996 TVR Griffith is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Aston Martin DB2 weights approximately 98 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB2 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1158 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 57 L |
