1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 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, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Corona weights approximately 58 kg more than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1971 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corona. (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Humber Sceptre | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |