1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 35 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 60 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Humber Hawk | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hawk | 190 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2265 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |