1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz

To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 180 kg more than 2008 Toyota Tazz.

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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (104 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Humber Sceptre 2008 Toyota Tazz
Make Humber Toyota
Model Sceptre Tazz
Year Released 1963 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1592 cc 1296 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 78 HP 0 HP
Torque 124 Nm 104 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81.5 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 76.2 mm 77.4 mm
Top Speed 145 km/hour 159 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1124 kg 944 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2570 mm 2440 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 60 L


 

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