2005 Rover 45 vs. 1970 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 35 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Rover 45 (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 45 weights approximately 515 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, 2005 Rover 45 (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Rover 45 | 1970 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Rover | Sunbeam |
| Model | 45 | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2090 mm |
