1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 24 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 3,802 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (90 HP @ 3050 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 1 kg more than 1978 AMC Pacer.
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, 1978 AMC Pacer (222 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1978 AMC Pacer 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. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 AMC Pacer | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | AMC | Humber |
| Model | Pacer | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3802 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3050 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1359 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
