1998 BMW V12 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 36 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 497 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1962 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1962 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1962 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications: