1955 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is newer by 1 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 2,658 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (132 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 509 kg more than 1955 Austin-Healey 100.
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, 1955 Austin-Healey 100 (228 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Austin-Healey 100 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Humber |
Model | 100 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2658 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 109 L | 45 L |