1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 23 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 240 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (180 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Humber | Nissan |
Model | Hawk | Silvia |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |