1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 44 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hawk | SLK |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 231 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |