1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1987 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 27 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 2,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (175 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 14 kg more than 1987 Vauxhall Carlton.
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, 1987 Vauxhall Carlton (240 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1987 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1987 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
Model | Hawk | Carlton |
Year Released | 1960 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1386 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2740 mm |