2003 TVR Chimaera vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, both 2003 TVR Chimaera and 2003 TVR Speed 12 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,729 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 508 more horse power than 2003 TVR Chimaera. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2003 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 60 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Chimaera | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Chimaera | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4546 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
