1970 Honda S600 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1973 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Honda S600 would be higher. At 875 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Sunbeam Chamois is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Honda S600 (70 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Honda S600 should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Honda S600 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Sunbeam Chamois (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Honda S600. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Sunbeam Chamois will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Honda S600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Honda S600 | 1973 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | S600 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 791 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2090 mm |
