Car comparison

Chevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8vsTVR Chimaera 4.3

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

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Chevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998

Z28 5.7 i V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2002
VS

TVR Chimaera

4.3

280 hp4275 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Fastest top speed
    254 km/h
    158 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    472 Nm
    348 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.8 L/100 km
    17.0 mpg US
    20.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

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
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8TVRChimaera4.3
Power
310hp231kW
280hp209kW
Torque
472Nm348lb-ft
398Nm294lb-ft
Curb weight
1,605kg3,538lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
78.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
47.2s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
21.2s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.2s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
538km334mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,665cc346cu in
4,275cc261cu in
Length
4,914mm193in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,882mm74in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,315mm52in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,568mm101in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,542mm61in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,540mm61in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume
215L
310L
Max trunk volume
930L
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Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
64L
57L
CO2 emissions
278g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8TVR Chimaera 4.3PowerTorque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm
TVRChimaera4.35,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8TVRChimaera4.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.2 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
21.2 s
14.8 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.9 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.5 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
167 km/h
104 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 has 30 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.3.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 30 hp (22 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
472 Nm
348 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
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
1,605 kg
3,538 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
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
254 km/h
158 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
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V85.5 s
TVRChimaera4.34.4 s

Although Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 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 Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 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
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW
5.5 s
254 km/h
158 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
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,914 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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
VehicleChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8TVRChimaera4.3
Power
310 hp
231 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
472 Nm
348 lb-ft
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
4.4 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Length
4,914 mm
193.5 in
Height
1,315 mm
51.8 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
Range score
538 km
334 mi
-
CO2 score
278 g/km
-
Trunk score
215 L
7.6 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleChevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8
Consumption11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Is 545 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 71 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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