1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is newer by 1 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 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 50 kg more than 1961 Aston Martin DB4.
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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | DB4 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 163 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 110 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 56 L |