1974 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 1999 Toyota Yaris is newer by 25 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 998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 115 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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 873 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2660 mm |
