1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 76 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Humber Sceptre | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Sceptre | Esprit |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1068 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |