1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1981 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1981 Talbot Tagora 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 2,155 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Talbot Tagora (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 8 kg more than 1948 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Humber | Talbot |
| Model | Hawk | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2155 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 91.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
