1992 BMW 850 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 38 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 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 850 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
