1956 Citroen DS vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Citroen DS would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Citroen DS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1956 Citroen DS. (65 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1956 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Citroen DS weights approximately 266 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Because 1974 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1956 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen DS (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1956 Citroen DS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Citroen DS | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Citroen | Humber |
Model | DS | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1956 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 65 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1258 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |