2007 BMW 335 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 40 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 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 335 | Hawk |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 56 L |