1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster 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, 2000 Smart Roadster (81 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart Roadster should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 239 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster.
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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Humber | Smart |
| Model | Sceptre | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 67 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2370 mm |
