1979 Alpine A 310 vs. 1968 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1979 Alpine A 310 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alpine A 310 (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (82 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alpine A 310 should accelerate faster than 1968 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 12 kg more than 1979 Alpine A 310.
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, 1979 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alpine A 310 | 1968 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alpine | Humber |
| Model | A 310 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |
