1969 Citroen Dyane 4 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4 is newer by 9 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 806 kg more than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Citroen Dyane 4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Citroen Dyane 4.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Citroen Dyane 4 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Citroen | Humber |
Model | Dyane 4 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 425 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 24 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 29 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 56 L |