1963 Humber Sceptre vs. 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1963 Humber Sceptre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,883 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 124 kg more than 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm). This means 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Humber Sceptre | 1951 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
| Make | Humber | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Sceptre | 1900 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1592 cc | 1883 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1124 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2510 mm |
