1984 Buick Estate vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2001 TVR Griffith is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Buick Estate would be higher. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1984 Buick Estate. (182 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Estate weights approximately 825 kg more than 2001 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. Let's talk about torque, 2001 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Estate. (435 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Estate. 1984 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Estate | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Buick | TVR |
| Model | Estate | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6598 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 435 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
