1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1974 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Prelude weights approximately 205 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 Honda Prelude (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1974 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Prelude | Chamois |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1974 |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2090 mm |
