1961 Austin A 40 vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1965 Humber Sceptre is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Humber Sceptre (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 40. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 335 kg more than 1961 Austin A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Humber Sceptre (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A 40 | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 40 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2570 mm |
