1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 13 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 2,292 cc, 1976 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 164 kg more than 1976 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1976 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Mazda RX-2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Mazda RX-2 | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Sceptre | RX-2 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2480 mm |