1969 Humber Sceptre vs. 1996 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1996 Maserati Shamal is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 328 kg more than 1969 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, 1996 Maserati Shamal (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Humber Sceptre | 1996 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | Humber | Maserati |
| Model | Sceptre | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1723 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 444 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
