1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 1987 Mazda 929 is newer by 20 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda 929 (163 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda 929 weights approximately 488 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, 1987 Mazda 929 (247 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | 929 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
