2003 TVR Speed 12 vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 10 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 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 514 more horse power than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (276 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1993 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 50 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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 TVR Chimaera. (388 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 TVR Speed 12 | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Speed 12 | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 7729 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 790 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 881 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 57 L |
