1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1965 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 1965 Humber Sceptre and 1965 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 41 more horse power than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1965 Skoda Octavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 125 kg more than 1965 Skoda Octavia. 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 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Skoda Octavia. (82 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1965 Skoda Octavia | |
Make | Humber | Skoda |
Model | Sceptre | Octavia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2400 mm |