2005 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 TVR Griffith would be higher. Both 2005 Land Rover Discovery and 1997 TVR Griffith are equipped with a 3,946 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 993 kg more than 1997 TVR Griffith.
Because 2005 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 TVR Griffith. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1997 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Land Rover | TVR |
| Model | Discovery | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
