2000 TVR Chimaera vs. 1985 TVR 390
To start off, 2000 TVR Chimaera is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 TVR 390. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 TVR 390 would be higher. 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 7 more horse power than 1985 TVR 390. (275 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1985 TVR 390. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 TVR 390 weights approximately 47 kg more than 2000 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, 1985 TVR 390 (367 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 TVR 390 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 TVR Chimaera | 1985 TVR 390 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Chimaera | 390 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4546 cc | 3905 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 61 L |
