1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1975 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1975 Lancia Beta is newer by 15 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, 1975 Lancia Beta (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Because 1960 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 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Lancia Beta, 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1975 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Hawk | Beta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 70.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 49 L |