1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1954 Jensen 541
To start off, 1954 Jensen 541 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,086 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Jensen 541 (112 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Jensen 541 should accelerate faster than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 526 kg more than 1954 Jensen 541.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1954 Jensen 541 | |
Make | Humber | Jensen |
Model | Super Snipe | 541 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |