1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1971 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1971 Lancia Stratos and 1971 Sunbeam Chamois were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lancia Stratos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lancia Stratos weights approximately 265 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (155 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (69 Nm). This means 1971 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1971 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Lancia | Sunbeam |
| Model | Stratos | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2090 mm |
