1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1990 TVR Griffith

To start off, 1990 TVR Griffith is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR Griffith (327 HP) has 112 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 TVR Griffith (481 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Bristol 409. (463 Nm). This means 1990 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Bristol 409. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1990 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1990 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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