1965 Humber Sceptre vs. 1989 Volvo 244
To start off, 1989 Volvo 244 is newer by 24 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 244 (96 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volvo 244 weights approximately 201 kg more than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1989 Volvo 244 (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Humber Sceptre | 1989 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Humber | Volvo |
Model | Sceptre | 244 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1296 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2660 mm |