1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta
To start off, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta is newer by 11 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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 355 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta.
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, 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta (176 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1973 Alfa Romeo Alfetta | |
Make | Humber | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Hawk | Alfetta |
Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1080 kg |