1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (248 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1962 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 337 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Hawk | 600 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
