1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1979 Seat 131
To start off, 1979 Seat 131 is newer by 16 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 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Seat 131 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1979 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Seat 131 weights approximately 66 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Seat 131 (149 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Seat 131 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1979 Seat 131 | |
Make | Humber | Seat |
Model | Sceptre | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2500 mm |