1993 TVR Chimaera vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Chimaera would be higher. 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 116 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (160 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 280 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 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 TVR Chimaera | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | TVR | Toyota |
| Model | Chimaera | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |
