1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1988 Pontiac Banshee
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Banshee is newer by 28 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 4,042 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Pontiac Banshee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Banshee (227 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Banshee should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Banshee weights approximately 281 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1988 Pontiac Banshee | |
Make | Humber | Pontiac |
Model | Hawk | Banshee |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 4042 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2670 mm |