1972 BMW 520 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 24 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 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 17 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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:
1972 BMW 520 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 520 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1972 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |