1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1992 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 30 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (330 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 551 kg more than 1962 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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (475 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | Virage | Hawk |
Year Released | 1992 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 330 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 72 L |