1987 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1994 TVR Chimaera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 410 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari Mondial | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ferrari | TVR |
| Model | Mondial | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 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 | 1470 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 57 L |
