1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1985 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1985 ZIL 4104 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 7,691 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 ZIL 4104 (311 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 ZIL 4104 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 1900 kg more than 1962 Humber Hawk. 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, 1985 ZIL 4104 (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1985 ZIL 4104 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 1985 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1962 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1962 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1985 ZIL 4104 | |
Make | Humber | ZIL |
Model | Hawk | 4104 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 7691 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 108 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 3335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2090 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3340 mm |