1970 Humber Sceptre vs. 1990 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1990 Nissan Vanette is newer by 20 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Nissan Vanette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Vanette (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Vanette should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 438 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, 1990 Nissan Vanette (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Nissan Vanette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Humber Sceptre | 1990 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Sceptre | Vanette |
Year Released | 1970 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2080 mm |