1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre

To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (200 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 508 kg more than 1971 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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.

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1996 Chevrolet Camaro 1971 Humber Sceptre
Make Chevrolet Humber
Model Camaro Sceptre
Year Released 1996 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1725 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 200 HP 82 HP
Torque 305 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1500 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1310 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 45 L