1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 236 kg more than 1963 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 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Humber | Humber |
| Model | Hawk | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
