1972 Fiat 125 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Fiat 125 is newer by 9 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 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Fiat 125 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 Fiat 125.
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, 1972 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 125 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |