Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.6vsChevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

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

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TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Chevrolet Camaro IV · Facelift 1998

Z28 5.7 i V8

310 hp5665 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2001-2002

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    257 km/h
    160 mph
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    272 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    472 Nm
    348 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    538 km
    334 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.6ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
288hp215kW
310hp231kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
472Nm348lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,605kg3,538lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
To 99% top speed
51.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
78.2s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.5s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
21.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
193hp/t144kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
294Nm/t197lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
422km262mi
Calculated
538km334mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,546cc277cu in
5,665cc346cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,914mm193in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,882mm74in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,315mm52in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,568mm101in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,542mm61in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,540mm61in
Trunk volume
310L
215L
Max trunk volume-
930L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
64L
CO2 emissions-
278g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 4.6Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
  • Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V85,200 rpm4,000 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera4.6ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
21.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
167 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 has 22 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.6.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
472 Nm
348 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
1,605 kg
3,538 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
254 km/h
158 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V85.5 s

Although Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 has more power, TVR Chimaera 4.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 1.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
422 km
262 mi
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
538 km
334 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 mph
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
310 hp
231 kW
5.5 s
254 km/h
158 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
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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
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

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
TVRChimaera4.6
Power
288 hp
215 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
TVRChimaera4.6
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
4.7 s
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
5.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.6ChevroletCamaro IVFacelift 1998Z28 5.7 i V8
Power
288 hp
215 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
472 Nm
348 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
254 km/h
158 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,605 kg
3,538 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
11.8 L/100 km
19.9 mpg US
23.9 mpg UK
Practicality
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
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
Range score
422 km
262 mi
538 km
334 mi
CO2 score
-
278 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
215 L
7.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
193 hp/t
144 kW/t
5.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTVR Chimaera 4.6Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK11.8 L/100 km19.9 mpg US23.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km20.65 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi33.23 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,770 L468 US gal389 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,098 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Is 545 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 79 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 95 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Chevrolet Camaro IV Facelift 1998 Z28 5.7 i V8

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 65 Nm more
  • Uses 1.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 116 km (72 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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