1985 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1991 TVR Griffith is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1985 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 428 kg more than 1991 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 TVR Griffith. (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Chevrolet | TVR |
| Model | Corvette | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 448 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
