1982 Alpine A 310 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1982 Alpine A 310 is newer by 28 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Alpine A 310 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Alpine A 310 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 1982 Alpine A 310.
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, 1982 Alpine A 310 (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Alpine A 310 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Alpine A 310 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Alpine | Humber |
Model | A 310 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 208 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 45 L |