1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1949 Morris Minor
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Morris Minor would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1949 Morris Minor. (27 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1949 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 334 kg more than 1949 Morris Minor. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Morris Minor. (53 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1949 Morris Minor | |
Make | Humber | Morris |
Model | Sceptre | Minor |
Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 916 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 27 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2190 mm |