1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 1955 Humber Super Snipe
To start off, 1955 Humber Super Snipe is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. (114 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1955 Humber Super Snipe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 890 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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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1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 1955 Humber Super Snipe | |
Make | Ferrari | Humber |
Model | 340 Mexico | Super Snipe |
Year Released | 1952 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 279 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2950 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 68 L |