1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 6 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 23 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 770 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth Coupe | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Abarth | Humber |
| Model | Coupe | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 784 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 45 L |
