1948 Austin A 90 vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1954 Humber Hawk is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Austin A 90 (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1948 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1948 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Austin A 90 | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A 90 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2265 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 45 L |