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 |