1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1972 Reliant Rebel
To start off, 1972 Reliant Rebel is newer by 10 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (31 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1972 Reliant Rebel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 860 kg more than 1972 Reliant Rebel. 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Reliant Rebel. (53 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Reliant Rebel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1972 Reliant Rebel | |
| Make | Humber | Reliant |
| Model | Hawk | Rebel |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 53 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2270 mm |
