1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 16 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 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 111 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (185 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Sceptre | 505 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |