1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jeep Station Wagon should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 113 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:
1948 Humber Hawk | 1949 Jeep Station Wagon | |
Make | Humber | Jeep |
Model | Hawk | Station Wagon |
Year Released | 1948 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2650 mm |