1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, both 1972 Humber Sceptre and 1972 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,339 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Porsche 911 weights approximately 85 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 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 911 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |