1964 Honda S600 vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Honda S600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Honda S600 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Honda S600. (54 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1964 Honda S600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 262 kg more than 1964 Honda S600. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Honda S600 | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Honda | Humber |
Model | S600 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 606 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 54.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 65 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |