1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1972 Volkswagen 411
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,679 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Volkswagen 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Volkswagen 411 (79 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Volkswagen 411 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 44 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen 411.
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, 1972 Volkswagen 411 (135 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Volkswagen 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1972 Volkswagen 411 | |
Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
Model | Sceptre | 411 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |