1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 43 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 281 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Hawk | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
