1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1980 Reliant Scimitar
To start off, 1980 Reliant Scimitar is newer by 18 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Reliant Scimitar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (133 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Reliant Scimitar should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 170 kg more than 1980 Reliant Scimitar.
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, 1980 Reliant Scimitar (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Reliant Scimitar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1980 Reliant Scimitar | |
Make | Humber | Reliant |
Model | Hawk | Scimitar |
Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 68.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2640 mm |