1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 51 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 440 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, 2011 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 2011 BMW 535 | |
Make | Humber | BMW |
Model | Hawk | 535 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 406 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4905 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1859 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1463 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2969 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |