1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1994 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Neon is newer by 31 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 15 kg more than 1994 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1963 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Plymouth Neon, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1994 Plymouth Neon (175 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 1994 Plymouth Neon 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. 1994 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1994 Plymouth Neon | |
| Make | Humber | Plymouth |
| Model | Sceptre | Neon |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1109 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 79 L |
