1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre

To start off, both 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia and 1969 Humber Sceptre were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia weights approximately 8 kg more than 1969 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1969 Humber Sceptre
Make Alfa Romeo Humber
Model Giulia Sceptre
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1570 cc 1723 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 95 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 190 Nm 123 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 9.2:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1000 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 4170 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 46 L 45 L


 

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