2004 BMW 325 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 50 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 325 (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 BMW 325.
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, 2004 BMW 325 (222 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 325 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 325 | Hawk |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |