1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1975 Nissan Cedric is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Cedric is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1975 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 373 kg more 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, 1975 Nissan Cedric (143 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Cedric will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Sceptre | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
