1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1981 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1981 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 9 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Mazda Cosmo weights approximately 106 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, 1981 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Humber Sceptre | 1981 Mazda Cosmo | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Sceptre | Cosmo |
Year Released | 1972 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 98 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1098 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2620 mm |