1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 45 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Porsche Boxster.
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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (320 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Humber | Porsche |
| Model | Hawk | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 53 L |
