1975 Sunbeam Chamois vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 969 kg more than 1975 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Sunbeam Chamois | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Sunbeam | Toyota |
| Model | Chamois | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 875 cc | 2694 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 3250 mm |
