2001 Honda City vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 2001 Honda City is newer by 38 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, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 184 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
Because 1963 Humber Sceptre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Humber Sceptre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Honda | Humber |
Model | City | Sceptre |
Year Released | 2001 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |