1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Plymouth Barracuda would be higher. At 5,563 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (290 HP) has 211 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (468 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Humber | Plymouth |
| Model | Sceptre | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 5563 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 290 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 468 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
