2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1972 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 33 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 542 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, 2005 Honda HR-V (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1972 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | HR-V | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1972 |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1257 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2090 mm |
