1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (146 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 180 kg more than 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
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, 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Humber |
Model | 3000 Mk III | Hawk |
Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 110 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |