1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 35 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 130 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.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Humber | Peugeot |
| Model | Hawk | 406 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
