1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 179 kg more than 2000 Opel Speedster.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Sceptre | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 36 L |
