1948 GAZ M-20 vs. 1960 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1960 Humber Hawk is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1948 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1948 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 60 kg more 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, 1960 Humber Hawk (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1960 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 GAZ M-20 | 1960 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | GAZ | Humber |
| Model | M-20 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1960 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
