1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 176 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, 1954 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1954 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Humber | Sunbeam |
Model | Sceptre | Alpine |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 110 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |