1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 94 kg more than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1980 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Humber | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sceptre | Sigma |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 117 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |