1974 Humber Sceptre vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1974 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Humber Sceptre (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 198 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1974 Humber Sceptre (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Humber Sceptre | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Humber | Lancia |
| Model | Sceptre | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1725 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 992 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
