1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1960 Peugeot 203
To start off, 1960 Peugeot 203 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk 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) has 26 more horse power than 1960 Peugeot 203. (44 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1960 Peugeot 203. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 435 kg more than 1960 Peugeot 203. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Peugeot 203. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Peugeot 203.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1960 Peugeot 203 | |
Make | Humber | Peugeot |
Model | Hawk | 203 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 44 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 73 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 | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |