1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 21 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 120 (106 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 217 kg more than 1969 Volvo 120.
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 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Humber | Volvo |
| Model | Hawk | 120 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
