1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 288 kg more than 1971 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 70 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
