1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1962 Humber Hawk

To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 443 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Humber Sceptre 1962 Humber Hawk
Make Humber Humber
Model Sceptre Hawk
Year Released 1968 1962
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1723 cc 2265 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 82 HP 73 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 2300 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82.6 mm 110 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.2:1 7.5:1
Top Speed 156 km/hour 130 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 992 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2510 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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