1952 Humber Super Snipe vs. 1967 Tatra T603

To start off, 1967 Tatra T603 is newer by 15 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 12 more horse power than 1967 Tatra T603. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Humber Super Snipe should accelerate faster than 1967 Tatra T603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Humber Super Snipe weights approximately 283 kg more than 1967 Tatra T603. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Tatra T603. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1952 Humber Super Snipe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Tatra T603.

Compare all specifications:

1952 Humber Super Snipe 1967 Tatra T603
Make Humber Tatra
Model Super Snipe T603
Year Released 1952 1967
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 4139 cc 2472 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 116 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 3600 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 286 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 1400 RPM 3500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1753 kg 1470 kg
Vehicle Length 5010 mm 5070 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1680 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2760 mm