1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 218 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, 1970 Peugeot 504 (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Peugeot 504 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Sceptre | 504 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 83 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |