1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 30 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 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (228 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 290 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, 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL (267 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1990 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hawk | SL |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 267 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 80 L |