1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 212 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Sceptre | Exige |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
