1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot 2500 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 124 kg more than 1957 Talbot 2500.
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, 1957 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Humber | Talbot |
Model | Sceptre | 2500 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1957 |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |