1948 Humber Hawk vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 52 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1948 Humber Hawk. (55 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Hawk weights approximately 527 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Hawk | Elise |
Year Released | 1948 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1944 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 89.3 mm |
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 | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 36 L |