1984 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1974 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 88 kg more than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
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, 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 (203 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1974 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | 90 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 79 HP |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 992 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
