1999 Skoda Octavia vs. 1999 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1999 Skoda Octavia and 1999 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1999 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 TVR Griffith.
Because 1999 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 1999 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Skoda Octavia, 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, 1999 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Skoda Octavia. (134 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Skoda Octavia | 1999 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Skoda | TVR |
| Model | Octavia | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
