1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 92 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Sceptre | Appia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |
