1978 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1973 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (129 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 985 kg more than 1973 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, 1978 Chevrolet Caprice (333 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Caprice | 1973 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Sunbeam |
| Model | Caprice | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2090 mm |
