1994 BMW 840 vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1969 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 840 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
