1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1971 Porsche 914 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 199 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Porsche 914 (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 914 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 61 L |