1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 167 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Humber Sceptre | 1967 Morris Minor | |
Make | Humber | Morris |
Model | Sceptre | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |