1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1973 Mazda 929
To start off, 1973 Mazda 929 is newer by 10 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 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda 929 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda 929 weights approximately 36 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, 1973 Mazda 929 (137 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1973 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | 929 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1768 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
