1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1960 Humber Super Snipe

To start off, 1960 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,085 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Humber Super Snipe (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Humber Pullman weights approximately 526 kg more than 1960 Humber Super Snipe.

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:

1951 Humber Pullman 1960 Humber Super Snipe
Make Humber Humber
Model Pullman Super Snipe
Year Released 1951 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4085 cc 2964 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 124 HP
Engine RPM 3400 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 87.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 120 mm 82.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.3:1 8.0:1
Top Speed 132 km/hour 152 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 2032 kg 1506 kg
Vehicle Length 5390 mm 4780 mm
Vehicle Width 1910 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 3330 mm 2800 mm


 

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