1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 314 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | 1750 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 56 L |