2001 BMW 318 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 39 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW 318 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 135 kg more than 2001 BMW 318.
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, 2001 BMW 318 (167 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2001 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 318 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 318 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2265 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 | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |
