1990 BMW 316 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 316 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 BMW 316.
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, 1954 Humber Hawk (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 316 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 316 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |