1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1966 Moretti 850S

To start off, 1966 Moretti 850S is newer by 3 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1966 Moretti 850S. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1966 Moretti 850S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 422 kg more than 1966 Moretti 850S. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Moretti 850S. (55 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Moretti 850S.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Humber Sceptre 1966 Moretti 850S
Make Humber Moretti
Model Sceptre 850S
Year Released 1963 1966
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1592 cc 767 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 2 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 78 HP 36 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 55 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3400 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 702 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 3640 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1530 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2030 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 30 L


 

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