1974 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1979 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1979 Toyota Celica is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1979 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Celica weights approximately 465 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, 1979 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | 1979 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Celica |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 873 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2640 mm |
