2007 Honda Element vs. 1971 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2007 Honda Element is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Element weights approximately 1235 kg more than 1971 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, 2007 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Element | 1971 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Element | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2090 mm |
