1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1973 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1973 Nissan Laurel is newer by 19 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 2,565 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Nissan Laurel (118 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 165 kg more than 1973 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1973 Nissan Laurel (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1973 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Hawk | Laurel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2680 mm |