1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Miura is newer by 9 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (435 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 224 kg more than 1972 Lamborghini Miura.
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, 1972 Lamborghini Miura (403 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Lamborghini Miura | |
| Make | Humber | Lamborghini |
| Model | Sceptre | Miura |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 93 L |
