1973 Humber Sceptre vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1973 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 493 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.
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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Humber Sceptre | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
Make | Humber | Kia |
Model | Sceptre | Potentia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |