1991 Porsche 928 vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Porsche 928. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Porsche 928 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1991 Porsche 928. (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1991 Porsche 928. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 468 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Porsche 928. (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Porsche 928.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Porsche 928 | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 928 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4663 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 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 | 1530 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
