2009 BMW 520 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2009 BMW 520 is newer by 55 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 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 520 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 520 weights approximately 225 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, 2009 BMW 520 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 520 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 520 | Hawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |