1981 BMW 518 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1981 BMW 518 is newer by 21 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, 1981 BMW 518 (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 260 kg more than 1981 BMW 518.
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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 518. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 518 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 518 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |