1995 BMW 318 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 47 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 318 (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 318 weights approximately 128 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:
1995 BMW 318 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | 318 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1995 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 110 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |