1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 20 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 1,987 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Hawk (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 183 kg more than 1948 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.
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1948 Humber Hawk | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Humber | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Hawk | E |
Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2760 mm |