1980 Honda Accord vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1980 Honda Accord is newer by 4 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 3 more horse power than 1980 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1980 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 102 kg more than 1980 Honda Accord. 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, 1980 Honda Accord, 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, 1980 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Honda Accord | 1976 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | Accord | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
