1970 Humber Sceptre vs. 1978 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1978 ZIL 4104 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2344 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, 1978 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Humber Sceptre | 1978 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | Humber | ZIL |
| Model | Sceptre | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 3336 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3340 mm |
