1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1965 Maserati Mexico
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mexico is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mexico (257 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mexico should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Maserati Mexico weights approximately 15 kg more than 1962 Humber Hawk. 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, 1965 Maserati Mexico (366 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Maserati Mexico will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1965 Maserati Mexico | |
Make | Humber | Maserati |
Model | Hawk | Mexico |
Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |