1965 Holden EH vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, both 1965 Holden EH and 1965 Humber Sceptre were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,930 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Holden EH is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Holden EH (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Holden EH should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Holden EH weights approximately 90 kg more than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1965 Holden EH (238 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Holden EH will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 1965 Holden EH has automatic transmission and 1965 Humber Sceptre has manual transmission. 1965 Humber Sceptre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Holden EH will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Holden EH | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | EH | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2930 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 238 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2570 mm |