1972 Jaguar Sovereign vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Jaguar Sovereign. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Jaguar Sovereign would be higher. At 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 TVR Griffith. (276 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1991 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 870 kg more than 1991 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 TVR Griffith. (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 TVR Griffith. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign has automatic transmission and 1991 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1991 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Jaguar | TVR |
| Model | Sovereign | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5342 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
