1981 BMW 745 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 745 (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1963 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 745 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 745 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 47 L |