1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 648 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Humber Sceptre | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sceptre | C |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |