1972 Chevrolet Biscayne vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is newer by 3 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 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1969 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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Biscayne | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 45 L |
