1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Humber Sceptre 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 15 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 165 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Humber | Seat |
| Model | Sceptre | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2430 mm |
