2007 Bentley Azure vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2007 Bentley Azure is newer by 47 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 6,761 cc, 2007 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Bentley Azure (452 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 379 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1295 kg more than 1960 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, 2007 Bentley Azure (875 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 712 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk. 2007 Bentley Azure 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. 2007 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Bentley Azure | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Bentley | Humber |
| Model | Azure | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2266 cc |
| Horse Power | 452 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2695 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 56 L |
