1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 6 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Lotus Eclat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 12 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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, 1974 Lotus Eclat (191 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Sceptre | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 67 L |
