1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Humber |
| Model | 16 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2800 mm |
