1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1970 Lancia Stratos is newer by 7 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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 144 kg more than 1970 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1970 Lancia Stratos (153 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm). This means 1970 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Sceptre | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2170 mm |
