1970 Alfa Romeo GTA vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 202 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo GTA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTA | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | GTA | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |