1964 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1964 Fiat 850 is newer by 1 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 850. (33 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 454 kg more than 1964 Fiat 850. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 850. (55 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Fiat 850 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Fiat | Humber |
| Model | 850 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 767 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 33 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 55 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 47 L |
