1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corona is newer by 26 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 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corona (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 47 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corona.
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. 1974 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Hawk | Corona |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
