1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Toyota Corolla is newer by 8 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, 1976 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 82 kg more than 1984 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla, 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Corolla. (102 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1976 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Humber Sceptre | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |