1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1954 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, 1954 Morgan Plus 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Humber Super Snipe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Humber Super Snipe would be higher. At 4,139 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Humber Super Snipe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 913 kg more than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. 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, 1952 Humber Super Snipe (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morgan Plus 4. (166 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Humber Super Snipe | 1954 Morgan Plus 4 | |
Make | Humber | Morgan |
Model | Super Snipe | Plus 4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4139 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 286 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1753 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2440 mm |