2000 Citroen C5 vs. 1972 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2000 Citroen C5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 1,769 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Citroen C5 (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Citroen C5 weights approximately 664 kg more than 1972 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 Citroen C5 (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Citroen C5 | 1972 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Citroen | Sunbeam |
| Model | C5 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1769 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1379 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2090 mm |
