1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1985 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1985 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 25 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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 360 kg more than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
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, 1985 Volkswagen Passat, 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Volkswagen Passat. (146 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1985 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
Model | Hawk | Passat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |