1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2008 Rover 75
To start off, 2008 Rover 75 is newer by 48 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 2,497 cc, 2008 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rover 75 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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, 2008 Rover 75, 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, 2008 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 2008 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Humber | Rover |
| Model | Hawk | 75 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2497 cc |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |
