1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 4 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 2 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
Model | Sceptre | Firenza |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |