1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 8 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 1971 Morris Marina. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 242 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (94 Nm @ 2450 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Humber | Morris |
| Model | Sceptre | Marina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2450 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 52 L |
