1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500

To start off, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 is newer by 19 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 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, 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 (447 Nm) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1974 Humber Sceptre 1993 Marcos Le Mans 500
Make Humber Marcos
Model Sceptre Le Mans 500
Year Released 1974 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1725 cc 4600 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 79 HP 0 HP
Torque 123 Nm 447 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 9.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2280 mm


 

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