1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (131 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 42 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
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, 1972 Alfa Romeo GT (156 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1971 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | GT | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
