1956 BMW 503 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 376 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 503 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 503 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 47 L |