1964 Rover P6 vs. 1964 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1964 Rover P6 and 1964 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 TVR Griffith (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1964 Rover P6. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P6 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1964 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Rover P6 | 1964 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Rover | TVR |
Model | P6 | Griffith |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1978 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |