1996 BMW 840 vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 898 kg more than 1970 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 840 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1996 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 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 | 90 L | 45 L |