2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1996 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo. 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, 1996 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart ForTwo. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1996 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Smart | TVR |
| Model | ForTwo | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2290 mm |
