1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1963 MG Midget
To start off, both 1963 Humber Sceptre and 1963 MG Midget were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 32 more horse power than 1963 MG Midget. (46 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1963 MG Midget. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 389 kg more than 1963 MG Midget. 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG Midget. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG Midget.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1963 MG Midget | |
Make | Humber | MG |
Model | Sceptre | Midget |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1372 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1232 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2032 mm |