1948 Humber Hawk vs. 2008 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 60 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 1334 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. 2008 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2008 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Humber Hawk | 2008 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Humber | Toyota |
Model | Hawk | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1948 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 2581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 79 L |