1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2002 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2002 Opel Speedster is newer by 42 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, 2002 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 455 kg more than 2002 Opel Speedster.
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, 2002 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 2002 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Hawk | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
