2000 Caterham 21 vs. 1995 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2000 Caterham 21 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1995 TVR Griffith. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1995 TVR Griffith. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 TVR Griffith weights approximately 520 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 TVR Griffith (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 21. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 1995 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 21 | 1995 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 21 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
