1972 Austin Marina vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1973 Humber Sceptre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin Marina would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1972 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 112 kg more than 1972 Austin Marina. 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, 1973 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Austin Marina | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | Marina | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1273 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
