1999 Honda Prelude vs. 2002 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 TVR Griffith is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Prelude 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 203 more horse power than 1999 Honda Prelude. (132 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Prelude weights approximately 178 kg more than 2002 TVR Griffith.
Because 2002 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 2002 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Prelude, 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, 2002 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Prelude. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Prelude | 2002 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | Prelude | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2290 mm |
