1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,964 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 245 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1965 Humber Sceptre (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Mazda RX-3 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | RX-3 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2320 mm |
