1969 TVR Tuscan vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1996 TVR Griffith is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1969 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan. 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 TVR Tuscan. (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 TVR Tuscan | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
