1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 44 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (115 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1972 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |