1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1985 Opel Rekord 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 9 kg more than 1985 Opel Rekord.
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 Opel Rekord (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1985 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Humber | Opel |
Model | Sceptre | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 84.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |