1990 Alfa Romeo SZ vs. 1990 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ and 1990 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR Griffith (327 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (208 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ weights approximately 220 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 TVR Griffith (481 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ. (245 Nm). This means 1990 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo SZ | 1990 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | TVR |
| Model | SZ | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2957 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 327 HP |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
