2009 Honda Pilot vs. 1975 Sunbeam Chamois
To start off, 2009 Honda Pilot 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (36 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1240 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 Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Sunbeam Chamois.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 1975 Sunbeam Chamois | |
| Make | Honda | Sunbeam |
| Model | Pilot | Chamois |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 875 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2090 mm |
