1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona 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 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 95 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corona. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Sceptre | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |