1970 Pontiac GTO vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 6,548 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (370 HP) has 50 more horse power than 2000 TVR Griffith. (320 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 665 kg more than 2000 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Griffith. (434 Nm). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac GTO | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Pontiac | TVR |
| Model | GTO | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6548 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 603 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
