1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 27 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 39 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 177 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Humber | Smart |
| Model | Sceptre | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 22 L |
