1968 Lamborghini Espada 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 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini Espada (325 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini Espada should accelerate faster than 1998 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 420 kg more than 1998 TVR Griffith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lamborghini Espada (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini Espada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lamborghini Espada | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Lamborghini | TVR |
| Model | Espada | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 57 L |
