2008 BMW 120 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 120 (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 91 kg more than 2008 BMW 120.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 120 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 120 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 110 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 72 L |
