2000 Honda Insight vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre

To start off, 2000 Honda Insight is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Honda Insight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1973 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 1973 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Insight, 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, both vehicles can yield 123 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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