1979 Bentley T vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1979 Bentley T 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bentley T is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bentley T weights approximately 988 kg more than 1948 Humber Hawk.
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. 1979 Bentley T 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. 1979 Bentley T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bentley T | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Bentley | Humber |
Model | T | Hawk |
Year Released | 1979 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 55 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2235 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2690 mm |