1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Renault Fregate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Renault Fregate would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Renault Fregate weights approximately 303 kg more than 1968 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, 1951 Renault Fregate (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1951 Renault Fregate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
| Make | Humber | Renault |
| Model | Sceptre | Fregate |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 119 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2810 mm |
