1992 TVR Griffith vs. 1959 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1992 TVR Griffith is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 TVR Griffith weights approximately 121 kg more than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Vauxhall Victor. (116 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 TVR Griffith | 1959 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | Griffith | Victor |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 45 L |
