2007 BMW 545 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 53 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1954 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 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 545 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 545 | Hawk |
Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |