2000 Alpina B 12 vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 2000 Alpina B 12 and 2000 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
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, 2000 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Griffith. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Griffith.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Alpina B 12 | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Alpina | TVR |
| Model | B 12 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 268 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
