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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Seat 131. (53 HP). 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. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 159 kg more than 1979 Seat 131. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Seat 131.

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 1297 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 78 HP 53 HP
Torque 124 Nm 94 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2700 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 965 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


 

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