2001 TVR Tuscan vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, both 2001 TVR Tuscan 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 Tuscan (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 TVR Chimaera. (335 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 TVR Chimaera. 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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 TVR Tuscan | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 314 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 | 1100 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 57 L |
