2000 AC Cobra vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1991 TVR Griffith. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 TVR Griffith weights approximately 160 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
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, 1991 TVR Griffith (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Cobra | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 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 | 900 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
