1973 Humber Sceptre vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, both 1973 Humber Sceptre and 1973 Mazda Luce were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda Luce is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1973 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda Luce weights approximately 178 kg more than 1973 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Mazda Luce (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda Luce will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Humber Sceptre | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Sceptre | Luce |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |