1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 2005 Vauxhall Tigra

To start off, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra is newer by 34 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, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Tigra weights approximately 158 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.

Because 1971 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2005 Vauxhall Tigra (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Tigra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.

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