1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 19 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Humber Sceptre (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 65 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Humber Sceptre (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Holden Commodore | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Commodore | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2570 mm |