1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1963 Volvo 120
To start off, 1963 Volvo 120 is newer by 9 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 3 more horse power than 1963 Volvo 120. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 350 kg more than 1963 Volvo 120. 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Volvo 120. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1963 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Humber | Volvo |
Model | Hawk | 120 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 162 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |