1994 BMW 518 vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1994 BMW 518 and 1994 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 111 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 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 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 518 | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 518 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 161 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 |
