1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 15 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 356 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
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. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1978 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Humber | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Sceptre | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2760 mm |
