1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 11 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 18 more horse power than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 250 kg more than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer. (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1976 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
Make | Humber | Mitsubishi |
Model | Sceptre | Lancer |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2350 mm |