1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is newer by 24 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1954 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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240. (137 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 240 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hawk | 240 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
