1948 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1985 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1985 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 37 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, 1985 Mazda RX-7 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1948 Humber Super Snipe. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Mazda RX-7 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 686 kg more than 1985 Mazda RX-7.
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.
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1948 Humber Super Snipe | 1985 Mazda RX-7 | |
Make | Humber | Mazda |
Model | Super Snipe | RX-7 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4086 cc | 2292 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2990 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |