Car comparison

TVR Griffith 5.0vsAston Martin Virage Volante 5.3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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TVR Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002
VS

Aston Martin Virage Volante

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1995

Comparison overview

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TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    269 km/h
    167 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best performance score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRGriffith5.0Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
326hp243kW
336hp251kW
Torque
434Nm320lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
-
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
51.4s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
5,340cc326cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,737mm186in
Width
1,943mm76in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,321mm52in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,610mm103in
Front track
1,460mm57in
-
Rear track
1,460mm57in
-
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
113L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRGriffith5.0Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
22.5 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW

Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 has 10 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 mph
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.36.0 s

Although Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 has more power, TVR Griffith 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRGriffith5.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 mph
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRGriffith5.0Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
326 hp
243 kW
336 hp
251 kW
Torque
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.0 s
Top speed
269 km/h
167 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
-
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Is 730 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 120 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power

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