Car comparison

TVR Chimaera 4.6vsVolvo 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

4.6

288 hp4546 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2003
VS

Volvo C70 Convertible

2.3 20V T5

239 hp2319 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1997-2005

Comparison overview

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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

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    11.7 L/100 km
    20.1 mpg US
    24.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    598 km
    372 mi
  • Best economy score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    44/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelTVRChimaera4.6VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
288hp215kW
239hp178kW
Torque
407Nm300lb-ft
330Nm243lb-ft
Curb weight
1,060kg2,337lb
1,620kg3,571lb
Gross weight
1,280kg2,822lb
2,070kg4,564lb
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
102.1s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
7.2s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
28.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.5L/100 km17.4mpg US20.9mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
17.1L/100 km13.8mpg US16.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
15.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
272hp/t203kW/t123hp/1000 lb
Calculated
148hp/t110kW/t67hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
384Nm/t257lb-ft/ton
Calculated
204Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
422km262mi
Calculated
598km372mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,546cc277cu 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 4.6Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5PowerTorque
  • TVR Chimaera 4.6: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
TVRChimaera4.65,500 rpm4,500 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
MetricTVRChimaera4.6VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
7.2 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
28.7 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
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.9 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
15.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
153 km/h
95 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
TVRChimaera4.6
288 hp
215 kW
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
239 hp
178 kW

TVR Chimaera 4.6 has 49 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 4.6: 49 hp (37 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
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
TVRChimaera4.6
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
TVRChimaera4.6
257 km/h
160 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
TVRChimaera4.64.7 s
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T57.2 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Chimaera 4.6 and Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5: 2.5 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5 and TVR Chimaera 4.6: 1.8 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
598 km
372 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
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
TVRChimaera4.6
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
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

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
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
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK
7.2 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
VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
11.7 L/100 km
20.1 mpg US
24.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleTVRChimaera4.6VolvoC70 Convertible2.3 20V T5
Power
288 hp
215 kW
239 hp
178 kW
Torque
407 Nm
300 lb-ft
330 Nm
243 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
7.2 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
1,620 kg
3,571 lb
Fuel consumption
13.5 L/100 km
17.4 mpg US
20.9 mpg UK
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
422 km
262 mi
598 km
372 mi
Trunk score
310 L
10.9 cu ft
260 L
9.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
272 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
148 hp/t
110 kW/t
6.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleTVR Chimaera 4.6Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5
Consumption13.5 L/100 km17.4 mpg US20.9 mpg UK11.7 L/100 km20.1 mpg US24.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km23.63 LC100 km20.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.02 LC100 mi32.95 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,025 L535 US gal445 UK gal1,755 L464 US gal386 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,544 LC/year3,071 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

TVR Chimaera 4.6

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 77 Nm more
  • Is 560 kg lighter
  • Is 2.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 124 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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo C70 Convertible 2.3 20V T5

  • Uses 1.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 176 km (109 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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