2000 TVR Griffith vs. 1980 Volvo 240
To start off, 2000 TVR Griffith is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Volvo 240. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Volvo 240 would be higher. 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 184 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 240. (152 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 240 weights approximately 380 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 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 240. (240 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Griffith | 1980 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | TVR | Volvo |
| Model | Griffith | 240 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 484 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
