1970 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1958 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Sunbeam Chamois is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Toyota Crown (49 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Crown weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 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, 1958 Toyota Crown (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | 1958 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Crown |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 874 cc | 1453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2540 mm |
