1959 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 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 2,920 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 72 kg more than 1959 Aston Martin DB2.
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 Aston Martin DB2 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | DB2 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2920 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 45 L |