1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Peugeot 504. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Peugeot 504 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Peugeot 504 (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Peugeot 504 should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1971 Peugeot 504 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1971 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 | 1971 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Sceptre | 504 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2910 mm |