1972 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1992 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1992 Toyota Carina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Carina (72 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Carina weights approximately 505 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, 1992 Toyota Carina (132 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1992 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Sunbeam Chamois | 1992 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Carina |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 875 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2590 mm |
