1971 Holden Monaro vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (182 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 55 kg more than 1971 Holden Monaro.
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 Monaro (356 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Holden Monaro | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Holden | Humber |
Model | Monaro | Hawk |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4141 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | 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 |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2800 mm |