1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1994 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1994 Lancia Kappa 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 21 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (204 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 450 kg more than 1994 TVR Griffith.
Because 1994 TVR Griffith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 1994 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Kappa | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
