1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 11 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 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 238 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, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1987 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Humber Sceptre | 1987 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Sceptre | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2616 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |