1973 Bitter CD vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1973 Bitter CD is newer by 19 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 5,353 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bitter CD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bitter CD (226 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bitter CD should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bitter CD weights approximately 364 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, 1973 Bitter CD (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1973 Bitter CD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1973 Bitter CD has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bitter CD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bitter CD | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Bitter | Humber |
| Model | CD | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5353 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1724 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
