1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1965 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Humber Sceptre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Humber Sceptre would be higher. At 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1965 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1965 Humber Sceptre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Humber Sceptre. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1965 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | 90 | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1725 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 246 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
