1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 25 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 690 kg more than 1963 Humber Sceptre. 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, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | V8 Volante | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 47 L |