1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Morgan 4
To start off, 1972 Morgan 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Morgan 4 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 332 kg more than 1972 Morgan 4.
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, 1972 Morgan 4 (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Morgan 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Humber | Morgan |
| Model | Sceptre | 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
