1971 Humber Sceptre vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Humber Sceptre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (58 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 292 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1971 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Humber Sceptre | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Sceptre | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1076 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 58 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
