1954 Fiat 1400 vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Humber Sceptre is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Fiat 1400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Fiat 1400. (39 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1954 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 193 kg more 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, 1954 Fiat 1400 (134 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1954 Fiat 1400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Fiat 1400 | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 1400 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 39 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |