1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2001 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2001 Toyota Supra is newer by 38 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Supra (470 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 392 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Supra weights approximately 557 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Supra. (88 Nm). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Supra. 2001 Toyota Supra 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. 2001 Toyota Supra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 2001 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Supra |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 470 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 88 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 48 L |