1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,618 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 59 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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 Peugeot 404 (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Humber | Peugeot |
| Model | Sceptre | 404 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |
