1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1981 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1981 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 33 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, 1981 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 287 kg more than 1981 Pontiac 1000.
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 | 1981 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Humber | Pontiac |
Model | Hawk | 1000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |