1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche
To start off, 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is newer by 19 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche weights approximately 880 kg more 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. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1979 Rolls-Royce Corniche | |
Make | Humber | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Hawk | Corniche |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3030 mm |