1999 McLaren F1 vs. 1992 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1999 McLaren F1 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 6,061 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 McLaren F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 393 more horse power than 1992 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 1992 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 McLaren F1 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1992 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, 1999 McLaren F1 (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 McLaren F1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 McLaren F1 | 1992 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | McLaren | TVR |
| Model | F1 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6061 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 649 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2290 mm |
