1965 Fiat 2300 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1965 Fiat 2300 is newer by 11 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 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Fiat 2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat 2300 (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 50 kg more than 1965 Fiat 2300.
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, 1965 Fiat 2300 (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Fiat 2300 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Fiat | Humber |
Model | 2300 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2279 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |