2002 AC Aceca vs. 2008 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2008 TVR Chimaera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2008 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 295 kg more than 2008 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 (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 TVR Chimaera. (390 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 2008 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | AC | TVR |
| Model | Aceca | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |
