1960 Citroen 2CV vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, both 1960 Citroen 2CV and 1960 Humber Hawk were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (24 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1960 Citroen 2CV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 665 kg more than 1960 Citroen 2CV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Citroen 2CV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Humber Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Citroen 2CV will offer significantly more control. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Citroen 2CV. (50 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Citroen 2CV | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Citroen | Humber |
| Model | 2CV | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 850 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19 L | 56 L |
