1996 TVR Chimaera vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 565 more horse power than 1996 TVR Chimaera. (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1996 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 25 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 TVR Chimaera. (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 TVR Chimaera | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Chimaera | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3946 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
