1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1962 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 42 kg more than 1962 Lancia Appia. 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, 1972 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Humber Sceptre | 1962 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Sceptre | Appia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |