1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2000 Honda Life
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 37 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 31 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 334 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Humber Sceptre. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life. 2000 Honda Life 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. 2000 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 2000 Honda Life | |
Make | Humber | Honda |
Model | Sceptre | Life |
Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |