1984 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 36 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 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 853 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.
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:
1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | Aston Martin | Humber |
Model | Lagonda | Hawk |
Year Released | 1984 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 309 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 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 | 2100 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 45 L |