1995 BMW 317 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1995 BMW 317 is newer by 41 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, 1995 BMW 317 (90 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 317 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 145 kg more than 1995 BMW 317.
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, 1995 BMW 317 (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 317 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW 317 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 317 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1665 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 110 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
