1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1996 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1996 Lotus Esprit is newer by 36 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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (285 HP) has 212 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk.
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, 1996 Lotus Esprit (510 Nm) has 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Humber Hawk | 1996 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Hawk | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2266 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 285 HP |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2420 mm |
