1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1973 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1973 Reliant Rebel 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Hawk (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1973 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 785 kg more than 1973 Reliant Rebel. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Reliant Rebel. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1973 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Humber | Reliant |
| Model | Hawk | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
