1993 Alpina B 12 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1993 Alpina B 12 is newer by 31 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Alpina B 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Alpina B 12 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1962 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, 1993 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1993 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Alpina B 12 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Alpina | Humber |
Model | B 12 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1993 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 73 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 163 Nm |
Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2800 mm |