1971 Holden Torana vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 1 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 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Holden Torana. (55 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1971 Holden Torana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 182 kg more than 1971 Holden Torana. 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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Holden Torana. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Holden Torana.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Holden | Humber |
| Model | Torana | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1159 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
