1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, both 1974 Humber Sceptre and 1974 Volkswagen SP were released in the same year (1974). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 15 more horse power than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Volkswagen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 102 kg more than 1974 Volkswagen SP. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen SP. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen SP.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sceptre | SP |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
