1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 6 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 12 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 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 | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Sceptre | Skyline |
Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |