1970 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 5 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 7,440 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1970 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 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. 1970 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7440 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 144 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 231 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2570 mm |