Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.3vsVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

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

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Lowest city consumption
    17.1 L/100 km
    13.8 mpg US
    16.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    8.7 L/100 km
    27.0 mpg US
    32.5 mpg UK
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.3VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
280hp209kW
239hp178kW
Torque
398Nm294lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,300kg2,866lb
2,070kg4,564lb
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
102.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
14.8s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.4s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
264hp/t197kW/t120hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
375Nm/t251lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,275cc261cu in
2,319cc142cu in
Length
3,965mm156in
4,720mm186in
Width
1,730mm68in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,223mm48in
1,410mm56in
Wheelbase
2,282mm90in
2,660mm105in
Front track
1,460mm57in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,470mm58in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
310L
260L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
57L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

TVR Chimaera 4.3Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.3: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.35,500 rpm4,000 rpm5,750 rpm
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T55,100 rpm2,700 rpm5,350 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricTVRChimaera4.3VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.8 s
28.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.5 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.5 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.4 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
186 km/h
116 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.3
280 hp
209 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.3 has 41 hp more than Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and TVR Chimaera 4.3: 41 hp (31 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
330 Nm
243 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
1,620 kg
3,571 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.3 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 2.8 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW
7.2 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
239 hp
178 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.3VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
280 hp
209 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
398 Nm
294 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
7.2 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
-
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
4 seats
Trunk
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Length
4,720 mm
185.8 in
Height
1,410 mm
55.5 in
Range score
-
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
264 hp/t
197 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VehicleVolvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.3

  • Has 41 hp more
  • Has 68 Nm more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 2.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 117 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 50 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

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