1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1956 Renault Juva
To start off, 1965 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Renault Juva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Renault Juva would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Humber Sceptre (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1956 Renault Juva. (20 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1956 Renault Juva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 150 kg more than 1956 Renault Juva. 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 Humber Sceptre (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Renault Juva. (45 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Renault Juva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1956 Renault Juva | |
| Make | Humber | Renault |
| Model | Sceptre | Juva |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 45 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |
