1967 Jaguar 240 vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Jaguar 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Jaguar 240 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 127 more horse power than 1967 Jaguar 240. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1967 Jaguar 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 458 kg more than 2002 TVR Griffith.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Jaguar 240. (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Jaguar 240 | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | 240 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
