difference from Chim to Griff

[Brui1000]

Good Evening,

I read some test from the Chimaer 5.0 and the Girff 5.0. In the tests always the Griff had a better
acceleration. Does anybody know the reason of this?

Best Regards
Manfred

[OscarT]

Yes it's because it's quicker.

[Trellis]

OscarT said:

Yes it's because it's quicker.

is it? the cars should weigh the same and produce the same power - aerodynamics to 60mph cant be that different surely??

[barryhercules]

You need to factor in weight of golf clubs v's chest wigs and medallions :-)


Seriously no idea assuming the same engine/box/diff the drag factor aint going to make much difference getting to 60....

[Hoover.]

Personally I think its the week link.... Driver

[OscarT]

The TVR sales brochures of the late 90s referred to more power from the Griffith 500 than the Chimaera 500 in standard showroom trim - a Griffith 500 engine was an extra cost option for the Chimaera 500.

OscarT

[spend]

It was actually factory policy to dispel the myth that hetrosexuals come quicker

Dave

[Trellis]

OscarT said:

The TVR sales brochures of the late 90s referred to more power from the Griffith 500 than the Chimaera 500 in standard showroom trim - a Griffith 500 engine was an extra cost option for the Chimaera 500.

OscarT

I assume this is the 500HC ("340" bhp) Griff vs the 500 "320" bhp Chimaera? but there are plenty of 500HC Chimaeras out there.

I still dont think there should be any difference. Maybe the cars tested had different spec engines!!

[thegman]

All 500's are HC as far as I know.

[GJR]

I stand to be corrected but I think that all the 500's are HC, but the posted output of 340 bhp was dropped to 320 bhp to help with low speed smoothness...

G

[BIG COL]

OscarT said:

Yes it's because it's quicker.

Both quicker than the poncey 4.3!!

[Barreti]

BIG COL said:

OscarT said:

Yes it's because it's quicker.

Both quicker than the poncey 4.3!!

Oi

[spend]

Easy Ian, hes only got a little one :gnarf::gnarf:, so take pity on him - sounds like he also has deficiencies in the power/weight ratio

Dave
ETA: Now he wants to make his even slower with A/C!

Edited by spend on Monday 3rd December 18:49

[im]

I'm getting worried - anyone seen Seasider?

Only he's let this slip past unadultered for a few days now...

[spend]

I thought his time was being taken up at a certain London 'institution?' these days? According to http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Dave
ETA: Hes popped up within 30mins

Edited by spend on Monday 3rd December 18:03

[Seasider]

Brui1000 said:

In the tests always the Griff had a better
acceleration. Does anybody know the reason of this?

Manfred

From the other thread Manfred

Uncle Fester said:

I just think the Chimps know their place.

I agree

im said:

I'm getting worried - anyone seen Seasider?

Only he's let this slip past unadultered for a few days now...

Better

spend said:

I thought his time was being taken up at a certain London 'institution?' these days?

If they pay enough mate i'd even consider working for your lot

As long as i dont have to drive a Camp-aera or get it involved in all your boy love stuff that is

[macdeb]

You can't believe the jargon about 320/340 hp engines, so why should other figures be true?

[Bomber Denton]

It's easy - the older people go for Griffiths as they find the bi-focal windscreen a real benefit. They are kind of regarded as posh mobility karts nowadays.

[900T-R]

BIG COL said:

OscarT said:

Yes it's because it's quicker.

Both quicker than the poncey 4.3!!

Not according to Evo...