1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1982 Nissan Prairie is newer by 19 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, 1982 Nissan Prairie (79 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 149 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie.
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, 1982 Nissan Prairie, 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1982 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Sceptre | Prairie |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1485 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |