1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1973 Porsche 914
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 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 26 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
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 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 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 914 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 914 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |