1982 BMW 325 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1982 BMW 325 is newer by 22 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 2,693 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 BMW 325 (120 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 BMW 325 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 1982 BMW 325.
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, 1982 BMW 325 (230 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1982 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 325 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 325 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1982 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2693 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |