1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 1984 Lotus Etna is newer by 17 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Sceptre | Etna |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 331 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
