1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 26 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 124 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |