1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1975 Nissan Skyline is newer by 4 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 153 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, 1975 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Sceptre | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |
