1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1988 Maserati 420
To start off, 1988 Maserati 420 is newer by 26 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, 1988 Maserati 420 (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 260 kg more than 1988 Maserati 420.
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, 1988 Maserati 420 (259 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Humber Hawk | 1988 Maserati 420 | |
Make | Humber | Maserati |
Model | Hawk | 420 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |