1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1964 Porsche 904
To start off, 1964 Porsche 904 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 425 kg more than 1964 Porsche 904.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1964 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Sceptre | 904 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
