1988 Toyota Century vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1998 TVR Griffith is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 740 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Century. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 1998 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Toyota Century | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Century | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3994 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2290 mm |
