1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1959 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Talbot Lago America would be higher. At 2,351 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Talbot Lago America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Talbot Lago America (81 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Talbot Lago America should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 149 kg more than 1959 Talbot Lago America.
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, 1959 Talbot Lago America (191 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Talbot Lago America will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1959 Talbot Lago America | |
Make | Humber | Talbot |
Model | Sceptre | Lago America |
Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2351 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 81 HP |
Torque | 124 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |