1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |