1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 14 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 55 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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, 1979 Lancia Beta (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Sceptre | Beta |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |