1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1985 Nissan Skyline is newer by 22 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 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 74 kg more than 1985 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1985 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1985 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Sceptre | Skyline |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2620 mm |