1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, both 1948 Bristol 400 and 1948 Humber Hawk were released in the same year (1948). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 77 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400.
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:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Bristol | Humber |
| Model | 400 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
