1983 BMW 323 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1983 BMW 323 is newer by 21 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 2,315 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 323 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW 323 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 308 kg more than 1983 BMW 323.
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, 1983 BMW 323 (205 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 323 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 323 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 323 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2315 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1127 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 72 L |
