1959 BMW 600 vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1969 Humber Sceptre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 600 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1959 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 442 kg more than 1959 BMW 600. 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, 1969 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 600 | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 600 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 581 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2510 mm |
