1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1954 Humber Hawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Hawk (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 410 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Humber | Simca |
| Model | Hawk | 8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2450 mm |
