1993 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 2000 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 TVR Chimaera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. (185 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 920 kg more than 2000 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 Cadillac Fleetwood (407 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Chimaera. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 2000 TVR Chimaera has manual transmission. 2000 TVR Chimaera will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Cadillac Fleetwood | 2000 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | Fleetwood | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2290 mm |
