1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 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 2,292 cc, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (165 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 80 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
