1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 82 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
