1970 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 2012 BMW 116
To start off, 2012 BMW 116 is newer by 42 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 116 (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 116 should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 655 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | 2012 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Sunbeam | BMW |
| Model | Chamois | 116 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 874 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
