1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 38 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 5,786 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (367 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 555 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hawk | CL |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 5786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 367 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 88 L |
