1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1970 Opel Ascona 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 Opel Ascona (80 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 199 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Ascona |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 80 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2450 mm |
