1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1969 Opel GT
To start off, 1969 Opel GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel GT (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel GT should accelerate faster than 1960 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1969 Opel GT | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Hawk | GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |
