1999 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1999 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1999 TVR Speed 12 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 7,728 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 1999 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Griffith weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 TVR Speed 12.
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 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Griffith. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 TVR Speed 12 | 1999 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7728 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 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 | 1000 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
