1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1969 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (385 HP @ 7850 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 308 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1969 Lamborghini Miura (399 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sceptre | Miura |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7850 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 62 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 77 L |
