1972 Humber Sceptre vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Vauxhall Victor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Vauxhall Victor would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Humber Sceptre (82 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 52 kg more than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. 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, 1972 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Humber Sceptre | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
Model | Sceptre | Victor |
Year Released | 1972 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 48 L |