1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1968 Toyota Century
To start off, 1968 Toyota Century 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 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota Century (127 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Century weights approximately 553 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 | 1968 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Hawk | Century |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
