1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1963 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 955 kg more than 1963 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.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1963 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
Model | V8 Vantage | Griffith |
Year Released | 1984 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 0 HP |
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 | 1820 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2170 mm |