1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1997 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1997 Plymouth Neon is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Plymouth Neon weights approximately 117 kg more than 1967 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1997 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1997 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre. 1997 Plymouth Neon has automatic transmission and 1967 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1967 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Humber Sceptre | 1997 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Humber | Plymouth |
Model | Sceptre | Neon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |