1960 Humber Hawk vs. 1999 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit is newer by 39 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus Esprit (349 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1960 Humber Hawk. (73 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1960 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Humber Hawk weights approximately 725 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (351 Nm) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm). This means 1999 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 | 1999 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Humber | Lotus |
Model | Hawk | Esprit |
Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2266 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 349 HP |
Torque | 163 Nm | 351 Nm |
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 Weight | 1400 kg | 675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |