1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 706 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1951 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Humber | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Sceptre | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 139 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 108 L |
