1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 345 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1974 Lotus Eclat (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1974 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Humber Hawk | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Hawk | Eclat |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 67 L |