1981 BMW 528 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 19 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 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 528 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 BMW 528.
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, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 528 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
