1960 Humber Hawk vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 52 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, 2012 BMW 120 (170 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 25 kg more than 2012 BMW 120.
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, 2012 BMW 120 (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Humber | BMW |
| Model | Hawk | 120 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 51 L |
