1961 Fiat Berline vs. 2003 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2003 TVR Griffith is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1961 Fiat Berline. (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat Berline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat Berline weights approximately 210 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat Berline. (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat Berline | 2003 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Berline | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 4987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
