1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan
To start off, 1967 Humber Sceptre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Tatra Tatraplan would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Tatra Tatraplan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Tatra Tatraplan weights approximately 184 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1967 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Tatra Tatraplan.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Humber Sceptre | 1948 Tatra Tatraplan | |
Make | Humber | Tatra |
Model | Sceptre | Tatraplan |
Year Released | 1967 | 1948 |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |