1947 Austin 16 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1947 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 120 kg more than 1947 Austin 16. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Austin 16. (146 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin 16 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Austin | Humber |
| Model | 16 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2200 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
