1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1975 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1975 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 21 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (135 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 94 kg more than 1975 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1975 Reliant Scimitar (236 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1975 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1975 Reliant Scimitar | |
| Make | Humber | Reliant |
| Model | Hawk | Scimitar |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 27 L |
