1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin A 40 weights approximately 38 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, 1968 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (84 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin A 40 | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 40 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |