2000 Saturn LW vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2000 Saturn LW is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Saturn LW is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Saturn LW (136 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Saturn LW should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Saturn LW weights approximately 683 kg more than 1970 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 Saturn LW (193 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Saturn LW will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Saturn LW | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Saturn | Sunbeam |
| Model | LW | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 136 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2090 mm |
