1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre 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 23 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 98 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
