1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 8 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 580 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1971 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Hawk | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 46 L |
