1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1978 Volvo 66
To start off, 1978 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 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 38 more horse power than 1978 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1978 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Volvo 66. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1978 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Sceptre | 66 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
