1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Toyota Century
To start off, 1974 Toyota Century is newer by 11 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Century (157 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Century weights approximately 641 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, 1974 Toyota Century (271 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Toyota Century | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3376 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 271 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2870 mm |