1952 BMW 340 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1952 BMW 340 is newer by 4 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 340 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Humber Hawk (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 3 kg more than 1948 Humber Hawk.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 BMW 340 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | BMW | Humber |
| Model | 340 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2690 mm |
