1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 80 kg more than 1990 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 1990 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Humber Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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 Passat (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1990 Volkswagen Passat 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 Passat | |
Make | Humber | Volkswagen |
Model | Hawk | Passat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1780 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3600 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 | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |