1959 Berkeley QB vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1959 Berkeley QB is newer by 5 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Hawk (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Berkeley QB. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1959 Berkeley QB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 979 kg more than 1959 Berkeley QB. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1954 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1959 Berkeley QB, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Berkeley QB. (58 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Berkeley QB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Berkeley QB | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Berkeley | Humber |
| Model | QB | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 691 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 381 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1990 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 25 L | 45 L |
