1951 Austin A vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1959 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A would be higher. At 2,966 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1951 Austin A. (29 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 807 kg more than 1951 Austin A. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (220 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Austin | Humber |
Model | A | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 803 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Top Speed | 95 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2800 mm |