1994 TVR Griffith vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Griffith 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 66 more horse power than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 270 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 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (245 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 TVR Griffith | 2011 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Griffith | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3945 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |
