1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1953 Humber Pullman

To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 1148 kg more than 1968 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Humber Sceptre 1953 Humber Pullman
Make Humber Humber
Model Sceptre Pullman
Year Released 1968 1953
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1723 cc 4138 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 116 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 286 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 88.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 111.1 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 7.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 992 kg 2140 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 3330 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 68 L


 

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