1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca is newer by 31 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 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 172 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. 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, 1967 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Humber Sceptre | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sceptre | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
