1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1980 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Chevette 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 362 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 | 1980 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Humber | Vauxhall |
| Model | Hawk | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |
