1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 49 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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (158 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 305 kg more than 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Hawk | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
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 | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 50 L |