1988 Donkervoort S8 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1988 Donkervoort S8 is newer by 25 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Donkervoort S8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Donkervoort S8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 446 kg more than 1988 Donkervoort S8.
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, 1988 Donkervoort S8 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Donkervoort S8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Donkervoort S8 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Donkervoort | Humber |
| Model | S8 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3610 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
