2006 Cadillac CTS vs. 2002 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2006 Cadillac CTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (215 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 2006 Cadillac CTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 TVR Chimaera (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Cadillac CTS. (300 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2002 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac CTS | 2002 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Cadillac | TVR |
| Model | CTS | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3173 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 57 L |
