1996 Porsche Boxster vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1996 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 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 (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1996 Porsche Boxster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 227 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 (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Porsche Boxster. (240 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Porsche Boxster | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Porsche | TVR |
| Model | Boxster | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2480 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1252 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
