1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1980 Volvo 164
To start off, 1980 Volvo 164 is newer by 17 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1963 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, 1980 Volvo 164 (204 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Humber Sceptre | 1980 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Humber | Volvo |
Model | Sceptre | 164 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3350 mm |