1996 TVR Griffith vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1996 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 425 kg more than 1996 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, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Griffith | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | TVR | Ferrari |
| Model | Griffith | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 86 L |
