1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (296 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 334 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Humber Sceptre | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.3:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |