1952 Austin A 40 vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 40 weights approximately 8 kg more than 1974 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, 1974 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Austin A 40 | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 40 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1199 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
