1999 BMW 318 vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 1999 BMW 318 and 1999 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1999 BMW 318. (192 HP @ 7250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 318 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 BMW 318 (355 Nm) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 318 | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | BMW | TVR |
| Model | 318 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |
