1991 Austin Montego vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1991 Austin Montego and 1991 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1991 Austin Montego. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1991 Austin Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Austin Montego weights approximately 50 kg more than 1991 TVR Griffith.
Because 1991 TVR Griffith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1991 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Austin Montego, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Austin Montego. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Austin Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Austin Montego | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Austin | TVR |
| Model | Montego | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
