1974 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 20 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 376 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider. (121 Nm). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
| Model | Spider | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 110 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
