1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1980 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1980 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 32 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, 1980 Nissan Bluebird (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Bluebird should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 267 kg more than 1980 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1980 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1980 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1980 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | Humber | Nissan |
| Model | Hawk | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2530 mm |
