1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 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 2,987 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S (232 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1012 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 S (540 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 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 S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Humber Sceptre | 2007 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Sceptre | S |
Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 2004 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |