1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 2005 BMW 545
To start off, 2005 BMW 545 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 545 (326 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 545 weights approximately 673 kg more than 1967 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, 2005 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 2005 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1967 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1967 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Humber Sceptre | 2005 BMW 545 | |
Make | Humber | BMW |
Model | Sceptre | 545 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 326 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1665 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |