1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1980 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1980 Lancia Beta is newer by 17 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, 1980 Lancia Beta (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 88 kg more than 1980 Lancia Beta.
Because 1963 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Beta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Lancia Beta (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1980 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Sceptre | Beta |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71.5 mm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1036 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 59 L |