1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1983 Peugeot 604

To start off, 1983 Peugeot 604 is newer by 20 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Peugeot 604 (96 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 341 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, 1983 Peugeot 604 (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Humber Sceptre 1983 Peugeot 604
Make Humber Peugeot
Model Sceptre 604
Year Released 1963 1983
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1592 cc 2498 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 78 HP 96 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4150 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 94 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 90 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 70 L


 

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