1994 Seat Toledo vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera

To start off, both 1994 Seat Toledo and 1994 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1994 Seat Toledo. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1994 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Seat Toledo weights approximately 20 kg more than 1994 TVR Chimaera.

Because 1994 TVR Chimaera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1994 TVR Chimaera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 358 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Seat Toledo. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Seat Toledo.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Seat Toledo 1994 TVR Chimaera
Make Seat TVR
Model Toledo Chimaera
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1595 cc 4997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 305 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 498 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1080 kg 1060 kg
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 4020 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2290 mm