2009 Porsche Cayman vs. 2001 TVR Griffith
To start off, 2009 Porsche Cayman is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Griffith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Griffith would be higher. 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 44 more horse power than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 2009 Porsche Cayman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 470 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Cayman. (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Cayman. 2009 Porsche Cayman has automatic transmission and 2001 TVR Griffith has manual transmission. 2001 TVR Griffith will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Porsche Cayman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Porsche Cayman | 2001 TVR Griffith | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | Cayman | Griffith |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3385 cc | 4988 cc |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
