2003 TVR Chimaera vs. 2003 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, both 2003 TVR Chimaera and 2003 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 290 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Because 2003 TVR Chimaera is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 TVR Chimaera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Astra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Vauxhall Astra. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Vauxhall Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Chimaera | 2003 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | TVR | Vauxhall |
| Model | Chimaera | Astra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4546 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
