1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1973 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1976 Alpine A 110 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 1,725 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Humber Sceptre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1973 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
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 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Alpine A 110 | 1973 Humber Sceptre | |
Make | Alpine | Humber |
Model | A 110 | Sceptre |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 792 kg | 992 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |