1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1993 TVR Griffith
To start off, 1993 TVR Griffith is newer by 30 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 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 62 kg more than 1993 TVR Griffith.
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, 1993 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1993 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Humber | TVR |
Model | Sceptre | Griffith |
Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1062 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 57 L |