1970 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is newer by 22 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 1,962 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 207 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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:
1970 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Humber |
Model | GTV | Hawk |
Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1962 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |