1970 Austin 3 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 Austin 3 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Austin 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Austin 3 (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Austin 3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Austin 3 weights approximately 130 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, 1970 Austin 3 (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 Austin 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Austin 3 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | 3 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |