Car comparison

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8vsTVR Griffith 5.0

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

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Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

TVR Griffith

5.0

326 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Highest torque
    434 Nm
    320 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    308 hp/t
    229 kW/t
    3.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    61/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.9 L/100 km
    19.8 mpg US
    23.7 mpg UK
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8TVRGriffith5.0
Power
380hp283kW
326hp243kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
434Nm320lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
51.3s99% target: 266 km/h / 165 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
13.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
308hp/t229kW/t140hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
4,997cc305cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,943mm76in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,460mm57in
Trunk volume
220L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
82L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8TVR Griffith 5.0PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
TVRGriffith5.05,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8TVRGriffith5.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
13.9 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 has 54 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
TVRGriffith5.0
434 Nm
320 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph
TVRGriffith5.0
269 km/h
167 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s
TVRGriffith5.04.4 s

Although Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 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 Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 0.3 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
TVRGriffith5.0
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
TVRGriffith5.0
326 hp
243 kW
4.4 s
269 km/h
167 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8TVRGriffith5.0
Power
380 hp
283 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
434 Nm
320 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
269 km/h
167 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
485 km
301 mi
-
Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
308 hp/t
229 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Has 26 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Has 71 Nm more
  • Is 455 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 57 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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