1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1993 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJS 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 5,996 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Jaguar XJS 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 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1993 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | Humber | Jaguar |
| Model | Hawk | XJS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 5996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2600 mm |
