1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 122 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Sceptre | Elan |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
