1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 51 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1962 Humber Hawk.
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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 557 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Humber | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Hawk | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2649 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5842 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1638 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
