1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 33 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 615 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, 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Humber Hawk | 1993 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser | |
Make | Humber | Oldsmobile |
Model | Hawk | Custom Cruiser |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |