1962 Humber Hawk vs. 2001 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2001 Smart ForTwo is newer by 39 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, 1962 Humber Hawk (73 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Humber Hawk should accelerate faster than 2001 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 620 kg more than 2001 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2300 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Smart ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Humber Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Humber Hawk | 2001 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Humber | Smart |
| Model | Hawk | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2265 cc | 798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 1820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 22 L |
