2008 Honda Pilot vs. 1971 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2008 Honda Pilot is newer by 37 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Pilot (244 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1295 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, 2008 Honda Pilot (325 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Pilot | 1971 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Pilot | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2010 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2090 mm |
