1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1965 Maserati Mistral
To start off, 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 3,484 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Maserati Mistral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Maserati Mistral (232 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Maserati Mistral should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 195 kg more than 1965 Maserati Mistral.
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 Mistral (325 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1965 Maserati Mistral 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 Mistral | |
| Make | Humber | Maserati |
| Model | Hawk | Mistral |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3484 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 325 Nm |
| 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 | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
