1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1985 Reliant Scimitar

To start off, 1985 Reliant Scimitar 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Reliant Scimitar weights approximately 141 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, 1985 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 1985 Reliant Scimitar has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Reliant Scimitar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Humber Sceptre 1985 Reliant Scimitar
Make Humber Reliant
Model Sceptre Scimitar
Year Released 1963 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1592 cc 2790 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 78 HP 133 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 68.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 1265 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 91 L


 

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