2005 De Tomaso Guara vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2005 De Tomaso Guara is newer by 43 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 De Tomaso Guara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (301 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 De Tomaso Guara should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 De Tomaso Guara.
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, 2005 De Tomaso Guara (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 De Tomaso Guara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 De Tomaso Guara | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Humber |
| Model | Guara | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 414 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2800 mm |
