1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1997 Kia Joice
To start off, 1997 Kia Joice is newer by 35 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, 1997 Kia Joice (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Kia Joice.
Because 1962 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Joice, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Kia Joice (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Joice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 1997 Kia Joice 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. 1997 Kia Joice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1997 Kia Joice | |
| Make | Humber | Kia |
| Model | Hawk | Joice |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2730 mm |
