1954 Humber Hawk vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 56 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1348 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 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Humber Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Humber | Land Rover |
| Model | Hawk | Defender |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
