1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1966 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Opel Rekord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Opel Rekord would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 1966 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1966 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Opel Rekord weights approximately 118 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 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Opel Rekord. (118 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1966 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
