1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 6 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, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 548 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Sceptre | Seven |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |