1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1969 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1969 Opel Rekord 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1969 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 34 kg more than 1969 Opel Rekord. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1969 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 70 L |
