1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 10 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 599 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 500 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 500 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 37 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2570 mm |