1981 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1981 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 18 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 11 more horse power than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 294 kg more than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Daihatsu Charmant | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Daihatsu | Humber |
Model | Charmant | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2570 mm |