1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 TVR Griffith is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1998 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 TVR Griffith. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1998 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1998 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Fleetwood | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 57 L |
