1967 Austin A 40 vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1973 Humber Sceptre is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1967 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 232 kg more than 1967 Austin A 40. 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, 1973 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Austin A 40 | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | A 40 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
