2001 TVR Tamora vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2001 TVR Tamora and 2001 TVR Chimaera were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,986 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Tamora (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2001 TVR Chimaera. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 10 kg more than 2001 TVR Tamora.
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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tamora. (393 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tamora | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tamora | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 282 km/hour | 269 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 | 1050 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
