1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1963 Mazda R 360
To start off, 1963 Mazda R 360 is newer by 15 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 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Hawk (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Mazda R 360. (16 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Mazda R 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 867 kg more than 1963 Mazda R 360. 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 | 1963 Mazda R 360 | |
| Make | Humber | Mazda |
| Model | Hawk | R 360 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 16 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 2990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 1770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
