Car comparison

Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24VvsTVR Chimaera 4.6

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

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003

Comparison overview

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Best choices

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • 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 economy score
    71/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.6
Power
283hp211kW
288hp215kW
Torque
352Nm260lb-ft
407Nm300lb-ft
Curb weight
1,635kg3,605lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight-
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
257 km/h
160 mph
To 99% top speed
89.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
51.1s99% target: 254 km/h / 158 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.4s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
23.4s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.1s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.4s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb
Calculated
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
215Nm/t144lb-ft/ton
Calculated
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
422km262mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,498cc213cu in
4,546cc277cu 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 4.6PowerTorque
  • Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: 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
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.1 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.4 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
23.4 s
15.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
257 km/h
160 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
6.3 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.2 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.4 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
162 km/h
100 mph
184 km/h
114 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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.6 has 5 hp more than Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 5 hp (4 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
TVRChimaera4.6
407 Nm
300 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
TVRChimaera4.6
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
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Nissan 350Z Roadster (Z33) 3.5 i V6 24V: 1.7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
4.7 s
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.6
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissan350Z Roadster (Z33)3.5 i V6 24VTVRChimaera4.6
Power
283 hp
211 kW
288 hp
215 kW
Torque
352 Nm
260 lb-ft
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.4 s
4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
257 km/h
160 mph
Lightness
1,635 kg
3,605 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
Fuel consumption
-
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
Range score
-
422 km
262 mi
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
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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
VehicleTVR Chimaera 4.6
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 55 Nm more
  • Is 575 kg lighter
  • Is 1.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 99 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest top speed

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