1954 Austin A 40 vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1969 Humber Sceptre is newer by 15 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), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 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 1969 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, 1969 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 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 | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 40 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 82 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |