1954 AC Aceca vs. 1972 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 AC Aceca (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 102 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca.
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, 1954 AC Aceca (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1972 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | AC | Humber |
Model | Aceca | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |