1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Humber Sceptre (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Humber Sceptre should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 304 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1963 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | Giulietta | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1124 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 47 L |
