1972 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,723 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior weights approximately 38 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1972 Alfa Romeo Junior will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | Junior | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |