1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 13 kg more than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Vega | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |