1954 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 36 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190. (153 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Humber Hawk | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hawk | 190 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 72.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
