1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1973 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1973 Opel Admiral is newer by 25 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Opel Admiral weights approximately 228 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 | 1973 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Humber | Opel |
| Model | Hawk | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
