1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1990 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1990 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Nissan Laurel (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 265 kg more than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Laurel. (142 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1990 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Hawk | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 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 | 1435 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2680 mm |
