1970 Humber Sceptre vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 25 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 993 (402 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 993 weights approximately 508 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, 1995 Porsche 993 (541 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Humber Sceptre | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 993 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 402 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 541 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |