Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.6vsHonda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

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

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TVR Chimaera

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Honda S2000 (AP1)

2.0

240 hp1997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2004

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
  • Most powerful
    288 hp
    215 kW
  • Highest torque
    407 Nm
    300 lb-ft
  • 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
  • Best practicality score
    34/100

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    505 km
    314 mi
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.6HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
288hp215kW
240hp179kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
208Nm153lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,270kg2,800lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
1,535kg3,384lb
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
50.9s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
79.4s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
6.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
23.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
189hp/t141kW/t86hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
164Nm/t110lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
422km262mi
Calculated
505km314mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,546cc277cu 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 4.6Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
  • Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 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
MetricTVRChimaera4.6HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
6.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
23.5 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 mph
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
14.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
240 hp
179 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.6 has 48 hp more than Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0.

The biggest power difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 48 hp (36 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
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
TVRChimaera4.6
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
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.06.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0: 1.5 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 3.6 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
505 km
314 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
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
TVRChimaera4.6
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
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

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
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
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

TVR Chimaera 4.6 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
6.2 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
HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
189 hp/t
141 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.6HondaS2000 (AP1)2.0
Power
288 hp
215 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
208 Nm
153 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
6.2 s
Top speed
257 km/h
160 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
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
422 km
262 mi
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
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTVR Chimaera 4.6Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 199 Nm more
  • Is 210 kg lighter
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 83 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Honda S2000 (AP1) 2.0

  • Uses 3.6 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 83 km (51 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

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

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