1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale vs. 1972 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Humber Sceptre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale should accelerate faster than 1972 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale.
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, 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Alfa Romeo 33 Stradale | 1972 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | 33 Stradale | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 702 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |