2006 Alpina B5 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2006 Alpina B5 is newer by 46 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina B5 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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, 2006 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2006 Alpina B5 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. 2006 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina B5 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Alpina | Humber |
| Model | B5 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 492 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
