2000 Peugeot 206 vs. 2000 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2000 Peugeot 206 and 2000 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2000 Peugeot 206. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2000 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 TVR Chimaera.
Because 2000 TVR Chimaera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 TVR Chimaera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot 206, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Peugeot 206. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Peugeot 206 | 2000 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Peugeot | TVR |
| Model | 206 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1578 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |
