1967 Humber Sceptre vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1967 Humber Sceptre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Vauxhall Viscount is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (122 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount should accelerate faster than 1967 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 388 kg more than 1967 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, 1966 Vauxhall Viscount (241 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Vauxhall Viscount will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Humber Sceptre | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
Model | Sceptre | Viscount |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |