1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1993 Infiniti Q45

To start off, 1993 Infiniti Q45 is newer by 45 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Infiniti Q45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Infiniti Q45 (277 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Infiniti Q45 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 505 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. 1993 Infiniti Q45 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. 1993 Infiniti Q45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1948 Humber Hawk 1993 Infiniti Q45
Make Humber Infiniti
Model Hawk Q45
Year Released 1948 1993
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1944 cc 4494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 55 HP 277 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 6000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 75 mm 93 mm
Engine Stroke Size 110 mm 82.7 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 1752 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1830 mm
Wheelbase Size 2690 mm 2890 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 L 72 L


 

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