2001 BMW M vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,988 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Griffith (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 BMW M. (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Griffith (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW M. (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | M | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 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 | 1375 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
