1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1952 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1954 Humber Hawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 3,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Jaguar XK (158 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 65 kg more than 1952 Jaguar XK.
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, 1952 Jaguar XK (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1952 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1952 Jaguar XK | |
Make | Humber | Jaguar |
Model | Hawk | XK |
Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3441 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |