1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Opel Admiral weights approximately 483 kg more than 1971 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, 1969 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
