1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1987 Lancia Thema
To start off, 1987 Lancia Thema is newer by 27 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, 1987 Lancia Thema (118 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 185 kg more than 1987 Lancia Thema.
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, 1987 Lancia Thema, 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, 1987 Lancia Thema (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1987 Lancia Thema | |
Make | Humber | Lancia |
Model | Hawk | Thema |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |