1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 is newer by 11 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, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 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 568 kg more than 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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 | 1959 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Humber | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Super Snipe | 2000 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
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 | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 71 L |