1964 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1973 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 446 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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, 1973 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 500 | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Fiat | Humber |
| Model | 500 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 22 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 36 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 546 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
