1975 Porsche 911 vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 911. (260 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1999 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, 1975 Porsche 911 (343 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Porsche 911 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | 911 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2994 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 57 L |
