1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 37 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 567 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. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Humber | Aston Martin |
| Model | Hawk | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.4:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 97 L |
