1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 865 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Abarth | Humber |
| Model | 750 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 56 L |
