TVR Chimaera (1992 – 2001) vs Mazda RX-7 (1992 – 2002): specs compared
The TVR Chimaera is the more powerful of the two, with up to 289 hp against 276 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.1 s against 5.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 282 km/h against 250 km/h. The Mazda RX-7 uses less fuel, from 11.1 L/100 km against 12.0 L/100 km. The TVR Chimaera is the lighter car, from 1,050 kg against 1,300 kg. At 4,295 mm, the Mazda RX-7 is 279 mm longer than the TVR Chimaera.
| Specification |
TVR
Chimaera
1992 – 2001
|
Mazda
RX-7
1992 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United Kingdom | Japan |
| Documented years | 1992 – 2001 | 1992 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 243 – 345 hp | 237 – 276 hp |
| Torque | 366 – 434 Nm | 296 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.1 – 5.2 s | 5.7 – 5.9 s |
| Top speed | 245 – 282 km/h | 250 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 12.0 – 15.0 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,016 mm | 4,295 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,750 mm |
| Height | 1,214 mm | 1,229 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,286 mm | 2,426 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,060 kg | 1,300 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.