1979 Austin Marina vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1979 Austin Marina is newer by 31 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 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Austin Marina (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Austin Marina should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 367 kg more than 1979 Austin Marina.
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:
1979 Austin Marina | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | Marina | Hawk |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1274 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 110 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |