1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1955 Maserati 250
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Maserati 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Maserati 250 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Maserati 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Maserati 250 (267 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 730 kg more than 1955 Maserati 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1955 Maserati 250 | |
Make | Humber | Maserati |
Model | Hawk | 250 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 670 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |