1961 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1968 Humber Sceptre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A 60 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) has 22 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 60 weights approximately 128 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin A 60 | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 60 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1621 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 82 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |