2008 Honda Accord vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 48 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 2,352 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 46 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Because 1960 Humber Hawk is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Humber Hawk. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | Accord | Hawk |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2352 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1354 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |
