1995 BMW Dinan vs. 1993 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW Dinan (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1993 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW Dinan should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW Dinan weights approximately 663 kg more than 1993 TVR Griffith. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 BMW Dinan (403 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW Dinan | 1993 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | Dinan | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 403 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
