1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (190 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 283 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (217 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Hawk | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |