1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus
To start off, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is newer by 2 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (104 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 299 kg more than 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus.
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, 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus (174 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Plus | |
Make | Humber | Morgan |
Model | Sceptre | Plus 4 Plus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |