1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1998 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1998 Toyota MR2 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 243 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 Toyota MR2 (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1998 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Sceptre | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
