1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1968 Steyr 700C
To start off, both 1968 Humber Sceptre and 1968 Steyr 700C were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 58 more horse power than 1968 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1968 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 452 kg more than 1968 Steyr 700C. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Steyr 700C. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1968 Steyr 700C | |
| Make | Humber | Steyr |
| Model | Sceptre | 700C |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 42 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1950 mm |
