1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1984 Isuzu Gemini
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Gemini is newer by 24 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, 1984 Isuzu Gemini (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Gemini should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 460 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Gemini.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. (116 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Gemini. 1984 Isuzu Gemini has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Isuzu Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1984 Isuzu Gemini | |
| Make | Humber | Isuzu |
| Model | Hawk | Gemini |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
