2000 BMW 316 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2000 BMW 316 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 2 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 BMW 316 (175 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2000 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2000 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1960 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1960 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW 316 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 316 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1398 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |
