1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 vs. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 and 1973 Sunbeam Chamois were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,519 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | 1973 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Sunbeam |
| Model | 450 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4519 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 378 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2090 mm |
