1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk 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 23 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 559 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald. 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 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Humber | Triumph |
Model | Hawk | Herald |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 29 L |