1993 Renault Safrane vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 1993 Renault Safrane 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 Renault Safrane (264 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Renault Safrane weights approximately 650 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1993 Renault Safrane is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 TVR Chimaera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Renault Safrane will offer significantly more control. 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 (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Safrane. (370 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Safrane | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Renault | TVR |
| Model | Safrane | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2963 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
