1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 28 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, 1976 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Crown 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 396 kg more than 1976 Toyota Crown.
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. 1976 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1948 Humber Super Snipe has manual transmission. 1948 Humber Super Snipe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Humber | Toyota |
| Model | Super Snipe | Crown |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4086 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |
