1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1988 Mitsubishi Starion
To start off, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion is newer by 34 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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Mitsubishi Starion.
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, 1988 Mitsubishi Starion (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Mitsubishi Starion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1988 Mitsubishi Starion | |
Make | Humber | Mitsubishi |
Model | Hawk | Starion |
Year Released | 1954 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1125 kg |