1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf (161 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 323 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Golf.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1990 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
Model | Hawk | Golf |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |