1976 Humber Sceptre vs. 2013 BMW M6
To start off, 2013 BMW M6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW M6 (552 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW M6 weights approximately 938 kg more than 1976 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, 2013 BMW M6 (678 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Humber Sceptre | 2013 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Humber | BMW |
| Model | Sceptre | M6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 4395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4903 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2106 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1374 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2851 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
