1993 Opel Omega vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 1993 Opel Omega and 1993 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (276 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 270 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 (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Opel Omega. (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Opel Omega | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Opel | TVR |
| Model | Omega | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 57 L |
