2007 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 TVR Chimaera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 TVR Chimaera would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2003 TVR Chimaera. (282 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 TVR Chimaera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 890 kg more than 2003 TVR Chimaera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Aston Martin | TVR |
| Model | Vanquish | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1950 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 57 L |
