1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1979 Volvo 66

To start off, 1979 Volvo 66 is newer by 31 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, 1948 Humber Super Snipe (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1979 Volvo 66. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1979 Volvo 66. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 926 kg more than 1979 Volvo 66. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1979 Volvo 66 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. 1979 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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