1994 Toyota Venture vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2001 TVR Griffith is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 280 kg more than 2001 TVR Griffith.
Because 2001 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 2001 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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, 2001 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Toyota Venture | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Venture | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
