2001 Toyota MR2 vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 2001 Toyota MR2 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 195 more horse power than 2001 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 550 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) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Toyota MR2 | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Toyota | TVR |
Model | MR2 | Griffith |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 4988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 484 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2290 mm |