1970 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle 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 7,441 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Chevrolet Chevelle (678 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm). This means 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Chevelle | Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7441 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 162 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2690 mm |