1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1972 Opel Admiral 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Opel Admiral weights approximately 351 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1972 Opel Admiral (223 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 80 L |
