1996 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Griffith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Land Rover Discovery | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Land Rover | TVR |
| Model | Discovery | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3944 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
