1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 398 kg more than 1974 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, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Humber Sceptre | 1950 Rover P4 | |
Make | Humber | Rover |
Model | Sceptre | P4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 65.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |