1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1976 Nissan Bluebird 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Bluebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 169 kg more than 1976 Nissan Bluebird. 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, 1976 Nissan Bluebird (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Bluebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Sceptre | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
