1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. 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 43 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 575 kg more than 1956 Morris Minor. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Humber | Morris |
Model | Hawk | Minor |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2190 mm |