1976 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 6 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (88 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 12 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alfa Romeo GT | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | GT | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1723 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 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 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |