1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1975 Volvo 66
To start off, 1975 Volvo 66 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 29 more horse power than 1975 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1975 Volvo 66.
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) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volvo 66. (94 Nm). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volvo 66. 1975 Volvo 66 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. 1975 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1975 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Sceptre | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
