2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Griffith (336 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (93 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 190 kg more than 2000 TVR Griffith.
Because 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 TVR Griffith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (181 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Suzuki | TVR |
| Model | Grand Vitara | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
