1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1969 Porsche 906
To start off, 1969 Porsche 906 is newer by 15 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, 1969 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 743 kg more than 1969 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1969 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Hawk | 906 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 617 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
