1948 Humber Hawk vs. 1965 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1965 Lotus Seven is newer by 17 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, 1948 Humber Hawk (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 1965 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 817 kg more than 1965 Lotus Seven. 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:
| 1948 Humber Hawk | 1965 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Hawk | Seven |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1944 cc | 996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 29 L |
