Car comparison

Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3vsTVR Chimaera 4.3

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin Virage Volante

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1995
VS

TVR Chimaera

4.3

280 hp4275 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-2003

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3

  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    336 hp
    251 kW
  • Highest torque
    510 Nm
    376 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    330 L
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    36/100

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    264 hp/t
    197 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinVirage Volante5.3TVRChimaera4.3
Power
336hp251kW
280hp209kW
Torque
510Nm376lb-ft
398Nm294lb-ft
Curb weight
1,790kg3,946lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight-
1,300kg2,866lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
253 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
88.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.0s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
22.5s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.7s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.1s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
4,275cc261cu in
Length
4,737mm186in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,854mm73in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,321mm52in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,282mm90in
Front track-
1,460mm57in
Rear track-
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Max trunk volume
330L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
113L
57L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinVirage Volante5.3TVRChimaera4.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.7 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.0 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
22.5 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
253 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.9 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.1 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
164 km/h
102 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW

Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 has 56 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.3.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
TVRChimaera4.3
398 Nm
294 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
TVRChimaera4.3
1,060 kg
2,337 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.3
253 km/h
157 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.36.0 s
TVRChimaera4.34.4 s

Although Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 has more power, TVR Chimaera 4.3 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 1.6 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
TVRChimaera4.3
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW
4.4 s
253 km/h
157 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
TVRChimaera4.3
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinVirage Volante5.3TVRChimaera4.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.0 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
3,965 mm
156.1 in
Height
1,223 mm
48.1 in
Trunk score
330 L
11.7 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Is 730 kg lighter
  • Is 1.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 76 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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