1996 Fiat Palio vs. 1996 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Palio and 1996 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Palio. (92 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Griffith weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Palio, 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, 1996 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Palio. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Palio | 1996 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Fiat | TVR |
| Model | Palio | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 57 L |
