1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 14 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 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 368 kg more than 1968 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Humber | Humber |
Model | Hawk | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |