1954 Humber Hawk vs. 2000 Noble M12
To start off, 2000 Noble M12 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Noble M12 (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Noble M12.
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, 2000 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2000 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 2000 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Humber | Noble |
| Model | Hawk | M12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2440 mm |
