Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.3vsHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

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

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TVR Chimaera

4.3

280 hp4275 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-2003
VS

Honda S2000 (AP1)

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    253 km/h
    157 mph
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    398 Nm
    294 lb-ft
  • 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 overall score
    58/100
  • Best performance score
    69/100
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Lowest city consumption
    13.2 L/100 km
    17.8 mpg US
    21.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.9 L/100 km
    29.8 mpg US
    35.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.3HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
280hp209kW
240hp179kW
Torque
398Nm294lb-ft
208Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,275cc261cu in
1,997cc122cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,135mm163in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,750mm69in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,510mm59in
Ground clearance-
129mm5in
Trunk volume
310L
143L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
50L
CO2 emissions-
235g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 4.3Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.35,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.08,300 rpm7,500 rpm8,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera4.3HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
23.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.3 has 40 hp more than Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and TVR Chimaera 4.3: 40 hp (30 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
208 Nm
153 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
1,270 kg
2,800 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
253 km/h
157 mph
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.34.4 s
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.06.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: 1.8 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW
4.4 s
253 km/h
157 mph
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
TVRChimaera4.3
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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.3HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
280 hp
209 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.2 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,270 kg
2,800 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 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
2 seats
Trunk
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,135 mm
162.8 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
-
505 km
314 mi
CO2 score
-
235 g/km
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
143 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
VehicleHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 190 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 75 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 167 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

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

No measurable advantages in the available data.

Cons

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

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