1972 Holden Torana vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Holden Torana is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Holden Torana (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 194 kg more than 1972 Holden Torana.
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, 1972 Holden Torana (131 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Holden Torana | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Torana | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |