1974 Fiat 131 vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, both 1974 Fiat 131 and 1974 Humber Sceptre were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 131. (75 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Fiat 131 weights approximately 38 kg more than 1974 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 Fiat 131 (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Fiat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Fiat 131 | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 131 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1585 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |