1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1974 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, both 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1974 Sunbeam Chamois were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 269 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (121 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Sunbeam |
| Model | Spider | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2090 mm |
