1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1980 Bitter SC
To start off, 1980 Bitter SC is newer by 26 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Bitter SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Bitter SC (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Bitter SC should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 10 kg more than 1980 Bitter SC.
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, 1980 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1980 Bitter SC has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1980 Bitter SC | |
| Make | Humber | Bitter |
| Model | Hawk | SC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
