1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1974 Volvo 343 is newer by 11 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 181 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1963 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1963 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Sceptre | 343 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
