1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1970 Volkswagen K 70
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 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 Volkswagen K 70 (75 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volkswagen K 70 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 344 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen K 70. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen K 70.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1970 Volkswagen K 70 | |
Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
Model | Hawk | K 70 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |