2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 TVR Griffith 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 147 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 TVR Griffith weights approximately 110 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2000 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Elise | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 950 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
