1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1975 Mazda Cosmo is newer by 12 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Mazda Cosmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (102 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda Cosmo should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 9 kg more than 1975 Mazda Cosmo.
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, 1975 Mazda Cosmo (167 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda Cosmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 65 L |
