1993 Fiat 126 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1993 Fiat 126 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Humber Hawk (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1993 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 715 kg more than 1993 Fiat 126. 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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat 126 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Fiat | Humber |
| Model | 126 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 702 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 26 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 49 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 116 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 645 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
