1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 813 kg more than 2002 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, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 TVR Griffith. (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | DB7 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3236 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 331 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 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 | 1875 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
