1974 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 2000 Vauxhall Agila
To start off, 2000 Vauxhall Agila is newer by 26 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 973 cc (3 cylinders), 2000 Vauxhall Agila is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Vauxhall Agila should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 305 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, 2000 Vauxhall Agila (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Vauxhall Agila will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | 2000 Vauxhall Agila | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Vauxhall |
| Model | Chamois | Agila |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 873 cc | 973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2370 mm |
