1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 408 kg more than 1972 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Humber Sceptre | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Humber | Humber |
| Model | Sceptre | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |
