1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is newer by 26 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 3,818 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (219 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 180 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, 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 (305 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 has automatic transmission and 1954 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1954 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1980 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hawk | 380 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 90 L |
