2002 Honda S2000 vs. 1991 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2002 Honda S2000 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 TVR Griffith would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 TVR Griffith (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Honda S2000. (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S2000 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1991 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, 1991 TVR Griffith (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1991 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda S2000 | 1991 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Honda | TVR |
| Model | S2000 | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
