1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 1976 Humber Sceptre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Pontiac Bonneville would be higher. At 7,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville (197 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 1118 kg more than 1976 Humber Sceptre. 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 Pontiac Bonneville (468 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1974 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Humber Sceptre 1974 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Humber Pontiac
Model Sceptre Bonneville
Year Released 1976 1974
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1725 cc 7473 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3500 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 468 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 992 kg 2110 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 5750 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3140 mm


 

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