1952 Allard Safari vs. 1959 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1959 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Allard Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Allard Safari would be higher. At 3,621 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Allard Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Humber Super Snipe (121 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1952 Allard Safari. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1952 Allard Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 16 kg more than 1952 Allard Safari. 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Allard Safari. (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1959 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Allard Safari.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Allard Safari | 1959 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Allard | Humber |
Model | Safari | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1952 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3621 cc | 2966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.8 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 82.6 mm |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1492 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2800 mm |