1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1955 Porsche 356 is newer by 7 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 1016 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356.
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 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Humber | Porsche |
Model | Super Snipe | 356 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |