1959 Abarth 1600 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1600 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1600 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 425 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1600.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1600 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Abarth | Humber |
Model | 1600 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 975 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 56 L |