2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2001 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 4,986 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Chimaera (335 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 TVR Chimaera (484 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (196 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Condor | 2001 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Toyota | TVR |
| Model | Condor | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2438 cc | 4986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1060 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
