1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1989 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 29 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 2,616 cc, 1989 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (197 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 100 kg more than 1989 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1989 Mazda RX-7 (271 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1989 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Hawk | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| 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 | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 75 L |
