1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 33 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 140 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
Model | Corvette | Hawk |
Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Top Speed | 262 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 72 L |