1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (226 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 92 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
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, 1973 Porsche 911 (275 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Sceptre | 911 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 226 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
