1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 780 kg more than 1991 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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 TVR Griffith. (388 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
Make | BMW | TVR |
Model | 5.8 | Griffith |
Year Released | 1993 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 388 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |