1970 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111
To start off, both 1970 Humber Sceptre and 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (345 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 weights approximately 248 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 (392 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Mercedes-Benz C 111 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sceptre | C 111 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2400 cc |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 120 L |
