1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 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 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 206 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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz E (159 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Sceptre | E |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
