1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1975 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1975 Peugeot 304 is newer by 15 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 9 more horse power than 1975 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1975 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 450 kg more than 1975 Peugeot 304. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Peugeot 304, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1975 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | Humber | Peugeot |
| Model | Hawk | 304 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 67.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 42 L |
