1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1972 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1972 Nissan Skyline is newer by 18 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, 1972 Nissan Skyline (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 380 kg more than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Nissan Skyline. (139 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1972 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Hawk | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2520 mm |
