1957 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1962 Humber Hawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,638 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 59 kg more than 1957 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1957 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1957 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Hawk |
Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4638 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 72 L |