1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover (188 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1098 kg more than 1972 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Humber Sceptre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Humber Sceptre | 1996 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Sceptre | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
