1962 Humber Hawk vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 859 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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, 1962 Humber Hawk (163 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
| Make | Humber | Lotus |
| Model | Hawk | Seven |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 77.6 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 | 1435 kg | 576 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
