1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1994 Honda Today
To start off, 1994 Honda Today is newer by 40 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 23 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 710 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today. 1994 Honda Today 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. 1994 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1994 Honda Today | |
Make | Humber | Honda |
Model | Hawk | Today |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 57 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1400 mm |