2009 Honda Civic vs. 1975 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Sunbeam Chamois would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 414 kg more than 1975 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, 2009 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Civic | 1975 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Civic | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2090 mm |
