1970 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1987 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 275 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, 1987 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 874 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2410 mm |
