1968 Humber Sceptre vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 22 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 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1388 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, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Humber Sceptre | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
Make | Humber | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Sceptre | Silver Spirit |
Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 6748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 2380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3070 mm |