1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 11 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 2,160 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 157 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Abarth | Humber |
Model | 2200 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2160 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2690 mm |