1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 41 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 876 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Humber Sceptre | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sceptre | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 86 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |