1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1978 Mazda 818
To start off, 1978 Mazda 818 is newer by 30 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 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Mazda 818 (68 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 367 kg more than 1978 Mazda 818.
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 | 1978 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Hawk | 818 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2320 mm |