1999 Holden Commodore vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 Holden Commodore is newer by 6 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1999 Holden Commodore. (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Commodore weights approximately 560 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 (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Holden Commodore. (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Commodore | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Holden | TVR |
| Model | Commodore | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2290 mm |
