1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Toyota Celica is newer by 8 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 4 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 22 kg more than 1976 Toyota Celica. 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, 1976 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Celica |
Year Released | 1968 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |