1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1963 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (78 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1963 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 8 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Humber Sceptre. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1963 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | 2600 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1124 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 47 L |