2004 TVR Tuscan vs. 2005 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2005 TVR Chimaera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 TVR Tuscan (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (281 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Chimaera weights approximately 15 kg more than 2004 TVR Tuscan.
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, 2004 TVR Tuscan (402 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Chimaera. (389 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 TVR Tuscan | 2005 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | TVR | TVR |
| Model | Tuscan | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 402 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.5 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
