1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Renault Laguna

To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna 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 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Laguna (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna.

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 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Humber Hawk 1990 Renault Laguna
Make Humber Renault
Model Hawk Laguna
Year Released 1960 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2266 cc 1995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 73 HP 87 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 4250 RPM
Torque 163 Nm 181 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1400 kg 1005 kg
Wheelbase Size 2800 mm 2550 mm


 

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