1963 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette (247 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 15 kg more than 1954 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
