1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1970 Simca 1200S
To start off, 1970 Simca 1200S is newer by 10 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, 1970 Simca 1200S (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Simca 1200S should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 545 kg more than 1970 Simca 1200S.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Simca 1200S. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Simca 1200S.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1970 Simca 1200S | |
Make | Humber | Simca |
Model | Hawk | 1200S |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1204 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |