1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1972 Humber Sceptre and 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 808 kg more than 1972 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Humber | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sceptre | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 502 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2850 mm |
