1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1974 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1974 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 20 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, 1974 Nissan Bluebird (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 405 kg more than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Bluebird. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1974 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Hawk | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |