1953 Citroen 15 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 2,866 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Citroen 15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Citroen 15 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Because 1963 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 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1953 Citroen 15, 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, 1953 Citroen 15 (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Citroen 15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Citroen 15 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Citroen | Humber |
Model | 15 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1953 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |