1993 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 39 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (405 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 335 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 229 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, 1993 Chevrolet Corvette (522 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 405 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 291 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1589 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 45 L |
