1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1983 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1983 Lotus Excel is newer by 20 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lotus Excel (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lotus Excel weights approximately 11 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1983 Lotus Excel (218 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1983 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Sceptre | Excel |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 31 L |
