1969 Humber Sceptre vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 41 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 274 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Humber Sceptre | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Humber | Chevrolet |
Model | Sceptre | Colorado |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1723 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 185 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
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 | 1266 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 72 L |