1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 3 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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Humber Sceptre | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Carina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |