1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 1965 Humber Sceptre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1965 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1953 Rover P4 | |
Make | Humber | Rover |
Model | Sceptre | P4 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1486 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2830 mm |