1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Riley 4
To start off, 1969 Riley 4 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre 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) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1969 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Riley 4 weights approximately 156 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Riley 4. (121 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Humber | Riley |
| Model | Sceptre | 4 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
