1970 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1969 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Spider (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1969 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 2 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Spider (138 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1969 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | Spider | 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 | 103 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
