1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre

To start off, 1969 Humber Sceptre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Abarth 1300 (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 362 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300.

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, 1968 Abarth 1300 (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Abarth 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Abarth 1300 1969 Humber Sceptre
Make Abarth Humber
Model 1300 Sceptre
Year Released 1968 1969
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 1280 cc 1723 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 124 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 7200 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 76 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 82.6 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 630 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 3560 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1140 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2100 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 29 L 45 L


 

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