1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo vs. 1971 Humber Sceptre

To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 5 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1971 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 122 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.

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 Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Humber Sceptre.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo 1971 Humber Sceptre
Make Alfa Romeo Humber
Model Navajo Sceptre
Year Released 1976 1971
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 1725 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 228 HP 82 HP
Engine RPM 8800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 123 Nm
Torque RPM 7000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 78 mm 81.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 52.2 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.2:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 870 kg 992 kg
Vehicle Length 3810 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1870 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1060 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2510 mm


 

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