1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 15 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 245 kg more than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Hawk | Skyline |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |