1996 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1996 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1973 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 768 kg more than 1973 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1973 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1973 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Park Avenue | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Buick | Humber |
Model | Park Avenue | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |