1989 BMW Z1 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1989 BMW Z1 is newer by 27 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 BMW Z1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 185 kg more than 1989 BMW Z1.
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, 1989 BMW Z1 (231 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1989 BMW Z1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW Z1 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | Z1 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |
