1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1972 Triumph TR6 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 93 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 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Humber | Triumph |
| Model | Sceptre | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
