1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 6 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 591 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Impala | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1969 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2570 mm |