1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1977 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Carina (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 129 kg more than 1977 Toyota Carina.
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, 1977 Toyota Carina (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Carina |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |