1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 173 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Humber |
| Model | Corvette | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5680 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 70 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Top Speed | 327 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
