1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (305 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1974 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1565 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.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1974 Humber Sceptre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 2008 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Sceptre | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 2557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 88 L |
