1971 Holden Belmont vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1971 Holden Belmont is newer by 11 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 4,140 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Belmont is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Belmont (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Belmont should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Holden Belmont.
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, 1971 Holden Belmont (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Belmont will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Belmont | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Belmont | Hawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4140 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 356 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |