1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, both 1954 Alvis TC 21 and 1954 Humber Hawk were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk. 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, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Alvis | Humber |
Model | TC 21 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |