Car comparison

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsTVR Chimaera 4.3

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

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Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33)

3.5 i V6 24V

283 hp3498 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2003-2007
VS

TVR Chimaera

4.3

280 hp4275 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1992-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • 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

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.3
Power
283hp211kW
280hp209kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
398Nm294lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight-
1,300kg2,866lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
253 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
47.2s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
4.4s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
4.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,275cc261cu in
Length
4,310mm170in
3,965mm156in
Width
1,815mm71in
1,730mm68in
Height
1,328mm52in
1,223mm48in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,282mm90in
Front track
1,535mm60in
1,460mm57in
Rear track
1,545mm61in
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Max trunk volume
130L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VTVR Chimaera 4.3PowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6,200 rpm4,800 rpm6,450 rpm
TVRChimaera4.35,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
4.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
4.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
14.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
253 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.5 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
186 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V has 3 hp more than TVR Chimaera 4.3.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 3 hp (2 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
352 Nm
260 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
1,635 kg
3,605 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V6.4 s
TVRChimaera4.34.4 s

Although Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V 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 Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 2.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
283 hp
211 kW
6.4 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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
Nissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24V
Power
283 hp
211 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 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
VehicleNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.3
Power
283 hp
211 kW
280 hp
209 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
4.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
253 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
130 L
4.6 cu ft
Length
4,310 mm
169.7 in
Height
1,328 mm
52.3 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
Trunk score
130 L
4.6 cu ft
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
173 hp/t
129 kW/t
5.8 kg/hp
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Has 46 Nm more
  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 2.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 91 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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