1954 Humber Hawk vs. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 51 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 weights approximately 5 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147, 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 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. 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 2005 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Humber | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Hawk | 147 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 90.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |