1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Mazda 818
To start off, 1976 Mazda 818 is newer by 2 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 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 11 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mazda 818 weights approximately 10 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, 1974 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Sceptre | 818 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2320 mm |