2002 AC Aceca vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (276 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 560 kg more than 1993 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Aceca | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
