1997 BMW S3 vs. 1948 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1997 BMW S3 is newer by 49 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 BMW S3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW S3 (260 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW S3 weights approximately 121 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.
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1997 BMW S3 | 1948 Humber Hawk | |
Make | BMW | Humber |
Model | S3 | Hawk |
Year Released | 1997 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3201 cc | 1944 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 6.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |