1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1982 Mazda 626
To start off, 1982 Mazda 626 is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 50 kg more than 1982 Mazda 626.
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. 1982 Mazda 626 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. 1982 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Humber Sceptre | 1982 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Sceptre | 626 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2520 mm |
