2007 Buick Rainier vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 2007 Buick Rainier is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Buick Rainier (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Buick Rainier should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
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, 2007 Buick Rainier (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Buick Rainier | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Buick | Humber |
Model | Rainier | Sceptre |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 291 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |