1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1962 Maserati 151
To start off, both 1962 Humber Hawk and 1962 Maserati 151 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Maserati 151 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Maserati 151 (355 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 540 kg more than 1962 Maserati 151.
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, 1962 Maserati 151 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 Maserati 151 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1962 Maserati 151 | |
| Make | Humber | Maserati |
| Model | Hawk | 151 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 487 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |
