1997 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1997 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (800 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 495 more horse power than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (305 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1994 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 58 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 TVR Chimaera. (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 TVR Speed 12 | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7730 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 800 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 337 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2290 mm |
