1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is newer by 1 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 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 127 kg more than 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | 2-Litre | Hawk |
Year Released | 1949 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2690 mm |