1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Humber Sceptre is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 422 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1970 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Abarth | Humber |
| Model | 850 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 45 L |
