1954 Humber Hawk vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 53 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 3,822 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 135 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.
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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Hawk | 911 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |