1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1965 Subaru 360
To start off, 1965 Subaru 360 is newer by 11 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Subaru 360. (20 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1965 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 945 kg more than 1965 Subaru 360. 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 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Subaru 360. (36 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1965 Subaru 360 | |
Make | Humber | Subaru |
Model | Hawk | 360 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 20 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 36 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |