1954 Humber Hawk vs. 2000 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2000 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 46 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 3,798 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 380 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk. 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue, 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, 2000 Buick Park Avenue (387 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 2000 Buick Park Avenue 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. 2000 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 2000 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Humber | Buick |
| Model | Hawk | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
