1986 Toyota Supra vs. 1999 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1999 TVR Griffith is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 497 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Toyota Supra | 1999 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Supra | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2954 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 259 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1557 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |
