1993 BMW 518 vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1994 TVR Griffith is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 BMW 518. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 BMW 518 would be higher. At 3,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1993 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1993 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 518 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 BMW 518. (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 BMW 518 | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 518 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
