1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1976 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Humber Sceptre is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1976 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1976 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 8 kg more than 1974 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, 1976 Humber Sceptre (124 Nm) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1976 Humber Sceptre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1976 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | Spider | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 124 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |