1970 AMC Gremlin vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 16 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 184 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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 AMC Gremlin (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 AMC Gremlin | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | AMC | Humber |
| Model | Gremlin | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 110 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
