1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 115 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Esprit | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Esprit | Griffith |
Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 336 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 484 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |