Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.3vsPorsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

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

Porsche 968 Cabrio

3.0 16V

240 hp2990 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1991-1995

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

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    83/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.3Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
280hp209kW
240hp179kW
Torque
398Nm294lb-ft
305Nm225lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,440kg3,175lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
To 99% top speed
47.1s99% target: 250 km/h / 156 mph
Calculated
86.9s99% target: 249 km/h / 155 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
6.5s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
24.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.2s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
8.8L/100 km26.7mpg US32.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
14.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
167hp/t124kW/t76hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
212Nm/t142lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
841km523mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,275cc261cu in
2,990cc182cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,320mm170in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,735mm68in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,275mm50in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,400mm94in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,470mm58in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,450mm57in
Trunk volume
310L
225L
Max trunk volume-
510L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
57L
74L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 4.3Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16VPowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.35,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6,200 rpm4,100 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera4.3Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.2 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
6.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
24.7 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
14.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
160 km/h
99 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.3 has 40 hp more than Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
305 Nm
225 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
1,440 kg
3,175 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
252 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
TVRChimaera4.34.4 s
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V6.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V: 2.1 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
240 hp
179 kW
6.5 s
252 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
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
Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
240 hp
179 kW
0-100 km/h6.5 s
Top speed
252 km/h
157 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.3Porsche968 Cabrio3.0 16V
Power
280 hp
209 kW
240 hp
179 kW
Torque
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
305 Nm
225 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
6.5 s
Top speed
253 km/h
157 mph
252 km/h
157 mph
Lightness
1,060 kg
2,337 lb
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Fuel consumption
-
8.8 L/100 km
26.7 mpg US
32.1 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
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Length
4,320 mm
170.1 in
Height
1,275 mm
50.2 in
Range score
-
841 km
523 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
225 L
7.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
167 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 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
VehiclePorsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V
Consumption8.8 L/100 km26.7 mpg US32.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km15.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi24.78 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,320 L349 US gal290 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,310 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Has 40 hp more
  • Has 93 Nm more
  • Is 380 kg lighter
  • Is 2.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 1 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 97 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 85 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

Porsche 968 Cabrio 3.0 16V

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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