1968 Dodge Coronet vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Coronet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Coronet would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Coronet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1968 Dodge Coronet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Coronet weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Dodge Coronet. (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Dodge Coronet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Coronet | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Coronet | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |
