1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Renault 4
To start off, both 1976 Humber Sceptre and 1976 Renault 4 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Renault 4. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 332 kg more than 1976 Renault 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Renault 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 4. (58 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Renault 4 | |
| Make | Humber | Renault |
| Model | Sceptre | 4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
