1976 GMC Suburban vs. 1948 Humber Hawk

To start off, 1976 GMC Suburban is newer by 28 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 GMC Suburban (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 GMC Suburban weights approximately 953 kg more than 1948 Humber Hawk. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1948 Humber Hawk. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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. 1976 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Hawk has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Hawk will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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