1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 45 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 401 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Because 1963 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Rover 75, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Humber | Rover |
| Model | Sceptre | 75 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
