1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1972 Pontiac Firebird 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 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 293 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1972 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Humber | Pontiac |
| Model | Hawk | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |
