1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1967 TVR Tuscan is newer by 19 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 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (229 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 382 kg more than 1967 TVR Tuscan.
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 | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Humber | TVR |
Model | Hawk | Tuscan |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2290 mm |