1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 21 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 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 414 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk. 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, 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante (435 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1981 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Humber | Aston Martin |
Model | Hawk | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1960 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 435 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 97 L |