1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville

To start off, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 40 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 4,565 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (275 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 595 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.

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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville, 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, 2003 Pontiac Bonneville (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 2003 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Humber Sceptre 2003 Pontiac Bonneville
Make Humber Pontiac
Model Sceptre Bonneville
Year Released 1963 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1592 cc 4565 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 78 HP 275 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 124 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 93.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 84 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 1719 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 5150 mm
Vehicle Width 1610 mm 1890 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2790 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 70 L


 

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