1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1967 Humber Sceptre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 710 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, 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, 1967 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Berkeley Sports | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Berkeley | Humber |
| Model | Sports | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 322 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 15 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 105 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 L | 45 L |
