2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1994 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 6 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 TVR Chimaera (305 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 620 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 TVR Chimaera (498 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 373 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1994 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1994 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Caterham | TVR |
| Model | 7 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 4997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 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 | 440 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2290 mm |
