1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 22 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 593 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1990 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1990 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Sceptre | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 325 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
