1969 Humber Sceptre vs. 1950 Morris Minor
To start off, 1969 Humber Sceptre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1950 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1950 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 202 kg more than 1950 Morris Minor. 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, 1969 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Humber Sceptre | 1950 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Humber | Morris |
| Model | Sceptre | Minor |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 918 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
