1972 Fiat Dino vs. 1972 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1972 Fiat Dino and 1972 Sunbeam Chamois were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Fiat Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat Dino (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat Dino weights approximately 685 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat Dino | 1972 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Fiat | Sunbeam |
| Model | Dino | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2090 mm |
