1941 Cadillac 60 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1948 Humber Hawk is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Cadillac 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Cadillac 60 would be higher. At 5,672 cc (8 cylinders), 1941 Cadillac 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1941 Cadillac 60 (148 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1941 Cadillac 60 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Cadillac 60 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1941 Cadillac 60 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Cadillac | Humber |
Model | 60 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1941 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5672 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5450 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2690 mm |