1949 Austin 16 vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1949 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin 16 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1949 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1949 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Austin 16 | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | 16 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |