1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1962 Humber Hawk is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire would be higher. At 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 75 kg more than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Armstrong Siddeley Sapphire | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Humber |
Model | Sapphire | Hawk |
Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |