1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla is newer by 33 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 149 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (111 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |