1990 Lotus Esprit vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1990 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 125 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Esprit. (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Esprit | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Esprit | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 172 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2290 mm |
