1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 1974 NSU 1000 is newer by 14 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 740 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Humber | NSU |
Model | Hawk | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |