1999 Honda S2000 vs. 1962 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1999 Honda S2000 is newer by 37 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, 1999 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1962 Humber Hawk. (73 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Humber Hawk weights approximately 170 kg more than 1999 Honda S2000.
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 Honda S2000 (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Humber Hawk. (163 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda S2000 | 1962 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | Honda | Humber |
| Model | S2000 | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.9 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 110 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
