1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1972 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 97 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1972 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | Giulietta | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 45 L |
