1998 Honda NSX vs. 1998 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1998 Honda NSX and 1998 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1998 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 330 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda NSX. (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda NSX | 1998 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Honda | TVR |
Model | NSX | Griffith |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 290 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 311 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 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 | 1390 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |