1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 1 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 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (105 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 154 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | Giulia | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 47 L |