1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1970 Riley 4 is newer by 7 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 24 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Riley 4 | |
Make | Humber | Riley |
Model | Sceptre | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |