1991 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1991 BMW 525 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW 525 (143 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 BMW 525 weights approximately 568 kg more than 1967 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, 1991 BMW 525 (260 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1991 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW 525 | 1967 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 525 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1991 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |