1969 Humber Sceptre vs. 1979 Vauxhall Chevette

To start off, 1979 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 107 kg more than 1979 Vauxhall Chevette.

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.

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1969 Humber Sceptre 1979 Vauxhall Chevette
Make Humber Vauxhall
Model Sceptre Chevette
Year Released 1969 1979
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1723 cc 1256 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 0 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 992 kg 885 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1580 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 36 L