1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1996 Venturi Atlantique
To start off, 1996 Venturi Atlantique is newer by 34 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi Atlantique is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (277 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi Atlantique should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Venturi Atlantique.
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, 1996 Venturi Atlantique (420 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi Atlantique will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1996 Venturi Atlantique | |
| Make | Humber | Venturi |
| Model | Hawk | Atlantique |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2510 mm |
