1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 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 22 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Sceptre | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1550 mm |
