TVR Chimaera Vs Honda S2000

Right then Team,

Here's a question for you; If you had to run, own and drive either a 1999 Honda S2000 or a 1996 TVR Chimaera 4.0 which would it be?

Both have the same amount of horses; 240BHP

Top Speed wise the TVR takes the S2K by 2MPH by reaching 152MPH.

0-60MPH shows a second difference with the TVR clocking 4.8 and the S2K being a second slower.

The Honda comes with a 2 Litre V-Tec jobbing producing it's power, whereas the TVR comes with pure muscle from a 4 Litre V8.

They are both pretty much priced at around the same value nowadays for a decent example, £7000 - £8000.

MPG wise the Honda wins the battle by getting on average 25 MPG, the TVR takes its toll by giving 20MPG average.

Tax wise both cars are at around the £200 PA marker due to being pre 2001.

So then, which would you have???

Darren

TVR, no contest here.

Although from what you say they're very similar, there's something in my head that puts a TVR sportscar in a completely different league to a Honda one.

your question differs from the thread title???

I know, I've asked CG to change the thread title to Chimaera, it should never have been Cerbera. Can you change it for me please Joe?

Originally Posted by AGM155

TVR, no contest here.

Although from what you say they're very similar, there's something in my head that puts a TVR sportscar in a completely different league to a Honda one.

Yeah you are right, TVR's stand out from the crowd, whereas Honda are pretty tame in comparison and don't get you as excited. But I do love the S2000, even though it 'might' not be as good as the TVR.

But, running costs would be alot cheaper, no?

Originally Posted by OperationAlfa

your question differs from the thread title???

All changed now mate, so get voting!

Tvr

Absolutely no bias but TVR.
Have a drive in a good one and you'll understand

TVR.... duh!

Off topic a bit
Mornin OA, I ran the GTA's bumper along the garage wall a while ago and it polished out suprisingly well so dont despair mate.

There is no need to ask me really.
The 4.5 version of the Chimarea is not a lot more expensive BTW, and running costs are similar. You should get 30mpg out of either on a run.

Simon.

If it were a weekend car - TVR
If it were an everyday car - S2000

Having taken a T350 out for a test drive yesterday and ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT I'd have to say TVR

Heart says TVR, head says Honda.

I reckon around the twisties the S2000 would be quicker though.

I think you're over-obsessed with figures Darren. Especially top speed ones.

It's the TVR. It's got to be the TVR. If you hear the TVR and still think the S2000 is a possibility, then there's something wrong with you.

Yeah the S2k would almost certainly be cheaper to run, and all that, and while I actually really like them, against a TVR there's just no contest.

A question not worth asking Darren: TVR all the way.

Honda every time. I actually want it to work.