1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 731 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Humber Sceptre | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Sceptre | 911 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 854 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |