Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 5.0vsFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V

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

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TVR Chimaera

5.0

340 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-1997
VS

Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet

3.4 i V8 32V

300 hp3405 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1989-1993

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    271 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    340 hp
    254 kW
  • Highest torque
    481 Nm
    355 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    321 hp/t
    239 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    310 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera5.0FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
340hp254kW
300hp224kW
Torque
481Nm355lb-ft
323Nm238lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,545kg3,406lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,825kg4,023lb
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
61.8s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
88.5s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.5s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
16.9s
Calculated
22.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.3s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
21.4L/100 km11mpg US13.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.5L/100 km24.8mpg US29.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.5s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
194hp/t145kW/t88hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
209Nm/t140lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
723km449mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,997cc305cu in
3,405cc208cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,535mm179in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,235mm49in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,560mm61in
Trunk volume
310L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
86L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 5.0Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 5.0: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera5.05,250 rpm3,750 rpm5,500 rpm
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V7,200 rpm4,200 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera5.0FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.3 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.5 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
16.9 s
22.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.0 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.4 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.5 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
179 km/h
111 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
340 hp
254 kW
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW

TVR Chimaera 5.0 has 40 hp more than Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V and TVR Chimaera 5.0: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
323 Nm
238 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
1,545 kg
3,406 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
271 km/h
168 mph
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.05.5 s
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V6.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 5.0 and Ferrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V: 0.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera5.0
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRChimaera5.0
340 hp
254 kW
5.5 s
271 km/h
168 mph
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
300 hp
224 kW
6.3 s
265 km/h
165 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
TVRChimaera5.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h5.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 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
FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera5.0FerrariMondial t Cabriolet3.4 i V8 32V
Power
340 hp
254 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
323 Nm
238 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.5 s
6.3 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,545 kg
3,406 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.9 L/100 km
19.8 mpg US
23.7 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
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,235 mm
48.6 in
Range score
-
723 km
449 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
194 hp/t
145 kW/t
5.2 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
VehicleFerrari Mondial t Cabriolet 3.4 i V8 32V
Consumption11.9 L/100 km19.8 mpg US23.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi33.51 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,785 L472 US gal393 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,124 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 5.0

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 158 Nm more
  • Is 485 kg lighter
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 6 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 127 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 10 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

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