2009 BMW 528 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 49 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 528 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 528 | Hawk |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2266 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 56 L |